Federal Report
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What's the one word you should never shout in a crowded theater in the D.C. area? Brace yourself, because Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is about to utter the "B" word.
June 07, 2016 -
What do you call a bonus system where 60 percent of all workers get the cash awards? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's called the U.S. government.
June 06, 2016 -
Being a federal civil servant doesn’t guarantee one eternal happiness. But it may help.
June 03, 2016 -
If federal benefits were reported like the weather, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the outlook for a pay raise is good but the retiree COLA is cloudy.
June 02, 2016 -
Does having tax-free income when you retire sound like a good deal? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's an option available to federal and military personnel right now. No catches.
June 01, 2016 Financial planner Arthur Stein is this week's guest on Your Turn. He will discuss the differences between a regular TSP account and a Roth TSP, and which one is right for you. June 1, 2016
May 31, 2016-
Now that the government is going to check social media as part of background checks, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says people should be careful what they post.
May 31, 2016 -
It's Memorial Day and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey shares the sentiments of a former fed about the true meaning of the holiday.
May 30, 2016 -
Federal workers are due to get their biggest raise in seven years, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says don't expect dancing in the streets.
May 27, 2016 -
Excited about the possibility of a $40,000 going-away gift from your agency? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there's good news and not-so-good news on the buyout front.
May 26, 2016 -
If your choices were to receive less now or more later, what would you do? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it depends on what "it" is.
May 25, 2016 -
When Congress declares war on the Internal Revenue Service, who pays for it and who loses? Senior correspondent Mike Causey says you are literally in bed with the payee.
May 24, 2016 -
If you could choose between a diet pay raise and a no-cal cost-of-living adjustment, which would you pick? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's a good problem to have.
May 23, 2016 -
So what are the odds federal workers will get a pay raise in January? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there is good news and there is bad news.
May 20, 2016 -
Are three-hour waits at Dulles and Reagan National airports the new normal? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that frequent-flier feds may have the answer.
May 19, 2016