Federal Report
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Millions of Americans went to bed Sunday night as disgruntled taxpayers but woke up Monday morning as jubilant, cheering parts of the federal family team. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey notes what a difference a day makes!
May 03, 2011 -
Is there a buyout offer in your future? Would you like to pull the plug in your 40s or 50s? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says to stick around because a new wave of buyouts may be just around the corner.
May 02, 2011 -
What is the government version of \"Dancing with the Stars\" or the Nobel Peace Prize? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says its the annual SEA Presidential Distinguished Rank Award which attracts a crowd that could give Nobel laureates a run for their money.
April 29, 2011 -
Uncle Sam is thinking about doubling the probationary period for new hires and for some promotions. So how would that affect you? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look at the proposal.
April 28, 2011 -
Host Mike Causey is joined by estate planner Tom O\'Rourke to discuss what you need to do to make sure your estate is in order. Also, Federal Times reporter Steve Losey gives us an update on a couple of bills making their way through Congress. April 27, 2011
April 27, 2011 -
Whether you are a GS 7, postal clerk or member of the SES (active or retired) you\'ve got an estate. So do you know what (and where ) it is and what you are worth, dead or alive? Checkout Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today and especially his Your Turn radio show which starts at 10 a.m.
April 27, 2011 -
Has the age of smart phones, e-mails and texting made it impossible for some federal workers to have time outs? Would you believe the boss who called a subordinate while she was in labor? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has tales of lost time-outs in government.
April 26, 2011 -
While the public views government as a place where people get jobs for life, data indicates a higher turnover rate, especially for new hires, than the private sector. And Senior Correspondent Mike Causey hears many older feds feel they are working more and enjoying it less.
April 25, 2011 -
Workers at Uncle Sam\'s most touchy/feely agency must soon decide which union they want to represent them...even if they don\'t like any of the choices. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey ask so how\'s that going to work?
April 22, 2011 -
Did you ever think you\'d live (and work) long enough to the point where a pay freeze of \"only\" 3 years would come across as good news? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says these may be the good old days right now.
April 21, 2011 -
Federal Times editor Steve Watkins joins host Mike Causey for a lively discussion of the big issues affecting feds. April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011 -
What\'s the second worst thing that could happen to you? How about becoming totally helpless because of an accident, illness or old age. So what\'s first? Not being prepared for the second. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the gift of long term care insurance.
April 20, 2011 -
Most federal investors are smart enough to be actively participating in the Thrift Savings Plan, but how much of their biweekly check should they earmark for the federal 401(k) plan? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asked a pro and got some interesting answers.
April 19, 2011 -
Federal and military retirees have been on a no-calorie diet for the past two years. But they may be in line for a cost of living adjustment in January 2012. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey crunches the numbers.
April 18, 2011 -
It\'s been seven days since 800,000 feds learned they wouldn\'t be furloughed without pay. While that was tough on many of them, it had its upside. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it gave him visibility that Jay Leno or Dianne Sawyer took years to achieve. So how did you handle the shutdown threat?
April 15, 2011