Federal Report

• The Check’s (Almost) In The Mail!

  Most federal and postal workers are expecting a special economic stimulus check, but what about retired feds? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says if you are breathing and file a return odds are you will get a check.

  Mike Causey

  March 18, 2008
• Is Your Child A Late Bloomer?

  Is your grown child still a dependent at heart, and in fact? If so you should be rooting for a new bill that would raise the age for eligibility for coverage under your federal health plan.

  Mike Causey

  March 18, 2008
• Reality Meets Red Tape

  Three contractors are bidding on a job to fix the White House fence. They come from Florida, New Jersey and Tennessee. So who gets the contract? New Jersey, of course. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why.

  Mike Causey

  March 17, 2008
• Rewarding The Healthy, But Not Just Yet!

  Uncle Sam\'s use it or lose it sick leave system has got to go. Many feds say its time has come. Unfortunately that time is not quite yet, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  March 14, 2008
• Buy, No Sell, Wait, Buy

  Federal and military investors yanked nearly $6 billion out of their thrift savings plan accounts in January looking for a safer investment haven. So was that smart?

  Mike Causey

  March 13, 2008
• Reluctant Road Warriors

  A new study has DC drivers chanting \"We\'re number 3!\" and sobbing. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says relief may be on the way from the National Science Foundation.

  Mike Causey

  March 12, 2008
• Pay Raise: It’s Only Money!

  The next federal pay raise could vary widely both in the overall amount set for all workers and the final amount that people get based on locality adjustments. So how is the busy political schedule of Congress affecting the pay raise? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look.

  Mike Causey

  March 11, 2008
• Is It Safe?

  When is playing it safe the risky thing to do? According to most pros playing it safe, too safe, can be a high-risk strategy. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.

  Mike Causey

  March 10, 2008
• Health Costs: Bad News/Good News

  If you are a single fed looking for love, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you have a very special ace in the hole.

  Mike Causey

  March 07, 2008
• Investing? Take The Pony, Money, Manure Test

  Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says market woes are good news if you are an optimist and bad news if you are a pessimist. He\'s devised a test to tell you which one you are.

  Mike Causey

  March 06, 2008
• Where Congress Buries the Goods

  Supplemental appropriations are an excellent place to bury pork and earmarks that have nothing to do with the issues at hand. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says somebody thinks they have a way to make them easier to spot.

  Mike Causey

  March 04, 2008
• Retirees and Rebates

  Good news if you are a federal retiree or know someone who is: they will be getting a tax rebate as part of the economic stimulus package. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the numbers.

  Mike Causey

  March 04, 2008
• Bye Bye Boss

  How do you feel about your political boss? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey would like to hear from you about the winners and losers you\'ve served under.

  Mike Causey

  March 03, 2008
• Trading Spouses, Federal Style

  If you like the very popular TV show Trading Spouses (or even if you hate it) you are going to love today\'s Federal Report which offers a civil service version designed to curb, or cure, pension-envy.

  Mike Causey

  February 29, 2008