Federal Report

• You Can’t Take It With You

  There is a good chance that the cost of living raise for retirees will be bigger than the pay raise. With that in mind, a lot of workers are thinking about becoming retirees to get the COLA. Bad idea says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  May 19, 2008
• COLA is Getting Sweeter

  The cost of living adjustment due federal retirees in January keeps getting sweeter every month. Right now it stands at 3.5 percent and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it will go higher.

  Mike Causey

  May 16, 2008
• For Feds, Is It Boxers or Briefs?

  Mike Causey says that 2008 will go down in history as the year of boxers or briefs for federal workers and retirees. So, what does that mean? Bet you can\'t not take a peek!

  Mike Causey

  May 15, 2008
• To Endorse Or Not To Endorse?

  What happens when the union that represents you endorses a partisan political candidate? Is it smart? Does it help? Or does it hurt members if the wrong person wins?

  Mike Causey

  May 14, 2008
• Obama Three, Clinton One

  Yet another federal employee union, representing both members and many non-members, has endorsed a presidential candidate. This makes the union label lineup 3 for Senator Obama and 1 for Senator Clinton.

  Mike Causey

  May 13, 2008
• The Odds of Being Average

  Chances are you are going to retire three years later than you had planned. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s because the odds are that you are average.

  Mike Causey

  May 12, 2008
• Soldiers Saving Habits

  There are all sorts of reasons and theories as to why the Army trails all the other military services when it comes to investing and saving for retirement. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asked people to respond and they did - big time.

  Mike Causey

  May 09, 2008
• Army Losing the TSP Race

  When it comes to educating their people to the value of the Thrift Savings Plan, the armed services, and especially the Army are not doing a very good job. How come? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thinks he knows.

  Mike Causey

  May 08, 2008
• Retirement Planning Hits Perfect Storm

  If you are thinking about retiring in December or January be advised that this year the calendar has created a perfect storm. To be able to navigate it check Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today.

  Mike Causey

  May 07, 2008
• The TSP, Skunks and Lovers

  What do affairs of the heart, petting a skunk and investing have in common? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey believes he has found the missing link and you can\'t live without knowing the answer.

  Mike Causey

  May 06, 2008
• Resign Or I’ll Fire You!

  Ever wonder what really happens with a high profile political appointee gets fired? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it seems to be something like having the choice to walk the plank or get run through with a sword.

  Mike Causey

  May 05, 2008
• Your Retirement Egg Is Nesting Where?

  Whether you are 25 or 65, it\'s later than you think. Do you know where your retirement nest egg is nesting? According to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, the answer is \"probably not\"!

  Mike Causey

  May 02, 2008
• Twice A Month: Can You Handle It?

  Effective today federal and military personnel will be limited to do it only twice a month. For some that will be fine, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says about 3,000 feds are really going to howl.

  Mike Causey

  May 01, 2008
• Endorsement Reaction

  So your union endorses a presidential candidate without checking with you. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks is it right to pick the candidate it thinks would be best for you or should it stay out of politics?

  Mike Causey

  April 30, 2008