Mike Causey

• Traditional Mushy Christmas Column

  It\'s Christmas and time for Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s traditional Mushy Christmas column. With lots of readers, it\'s even more popular than fruitcake.

  Mike Causey

  December 25, 2008
• Catastrophic Coverage: Get It or Else

  What are your odds of making it through next year without a financially catastrophic illness or accident in your family? Check out today\'s Federal Report for your 2009 Survival Kit.

  Mike Causey

  December 24, 2008
• COLAs and Deflation

  When the cost of living goes down, fears of retirement cuts go up. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says fear not!

  Mike Causey

  December 23, 2008
• The 2009 Federal Pay Spread

  Federal workers in many big cities will be getting raises of 4 percent or more in January. For a city-by-city look at the new locality pay raises check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s Federal Report.

  Mike Causey

  December 22, 2008
• Sitting Pretty

  Looking for the smartest person in your neighborhood or family? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you might start by looking in the mirror. How come? Check it out!

  Mike Causey

  December 19, 2008
• Open Season, Part Deux

  The health insurance open season ended Dec. 8 but federal agencies are still taking \"belated enrollments.\" So, how come? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the new 2009 changes for the most popular federal health plan.

  Mike Causey

  December 18, 2008
• Twenty-second Birthday Blues

  Many states now allow dependent children over age 22 to remain on their parents health insurance plans. So how does this effect the federal employee health benefits program? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gives you a state-by-state tour.

  Mike Causey

  December 16, 2008
• The Grateful Fed

  Many in the private sector think that federal workers do nothing but whine and complain. If you know somebody like that, check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today and pass it on to a friend.

  Mike Causey

  December 12, 2008
• Fear Not

  Many feds are downright paranoid over the status of their, maybe, bonus holiday, the reality of their January pay raise or fearful about the 2009 COLA for retirees. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says relax. Almost all is well.

  Mike Causey

  December 11, 2008
• Build Your Own Bonus Holiday

  Much of the federal world is awaiting word as to whether the Day After Christmas will be a bonus holiday, but if you want the time off Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says design your own holiday. It\'s a win-win situation!

  Mike Causey

  December 10, 2008
• ISO The Perfect Health Plan Mate

  Have you ever thought about marrying your favorite postal clerk or letter carrier? Better yet, consider somebody with the FDIC! Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says their health insurance coverage costs less.

  Mike Causey

  December 08, 2008
• How Safe Is Your Job?

  In these tough economic times it pays to work for Uncle Sam. While feds are hoping for a bonus Dec. 26th holiday, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out that some state government workers are looking at furloughs.

  Mike Causey

  December 05, 2008
• It’s The Talk Of The Town!

  So what\'s Washington talking about? The transition, the economy, war in the middle east? Try again. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says inquiring minds want to know what\'s going to happen on December 26th.

  Mike Causey

  December 04, 2008
• Health Premiums: Save A Bundle Revisited

  Health premiums got you worried? Welcome to the club. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there is a way to save as much as $1,500 next year if you do a little bit of homework. Your assignment: Read today\'s column.

  Mike Causey

  December 03, 2008