Federal Report
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Is there something about Washington DC that turns transplanted Minnesota lumberjacks and flinty Chicagolanders into snow weenies? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey deals with the question of snow angels vs. snow weenies.
March 05, 2009 -
Two things happen when you retire from the government. Your income drops and you lose an important tax break that you might not even know you have. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the story and a possible solution.
March 04, 2009 -
Washington can handle almost any problem thrown at it, except snow. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why we do what we do and why people who immigrate to DC from colder climes are sometimes part of the problem.
March 03, 2009 -
Just because the cost of living is going up again doesn\'t mean federal and military retirees will get a COLA increase in January. To find out what\'s going on checkout Mike Causey\'s federal report today.
February 26, 2009 -
Happy William Henry Harrison day. Actually this holiday, officially known as Washington\'s Birthday Holiday, has been hijacked by merchants hoping you might buy more if it honored more people. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'ll always be GWs birthday to him, and Martha.
February 16, 2009 -
Have you heard about the federal pay freeze, about a cushy postal service buyout offer or that retirees may have to take a cut? Those are some of the false rumors making the rounds. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gives his take about rumors-on-steriods.
February 13, 2009 -
Most people agree that it is time for some belt-tightening, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says in an ideal world it is somebody else\'s belt. Read, listen and maybe learn today.
February 11, 2009 -
Just about everybody agrees we need some kind of national health care reform, but not if it means higher premiums and reduced or delayed services. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about how health care reform might impact feds and retirees.
February 04, 2009 -
Is your federal office starting to look like a senior center or a retirement home with cubicles? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you are not alone.
February 03, 2009 -
Did you hear about the government-generated hoax that worried a lot of Thrift Savings Plan investors? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the so-called security test stinks. Literally.
February 02, 2009 -
If you could take your pick between a cost of living adjustment, like federal retirees get, or a pay raise, like active duty feds get, which would you choose? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey warns that this is a trick question.
January 29, 2009 -
If you are worried about your mental and physical health, or your fiscal situation, welcome to the club. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there are some things you can do, between now and Friday, to make life better.
January 28, 2009 -
Remember the tidal wave of retirements that was going to drain Uncle Sam of his remaining brains? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks how come you keep seeing the same people in the halls.
January 27, 2009 -
Federal and postal unions have urged the Obama administration to reappoint three members of the board that runs your $200 billion dollar 401(k) plan. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look at what this means to you as an investor.
January 23, 2009 -
Knowing how to use a computer is a must in most federal jobs, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says using it for the wrong reason can land you in a heap of trouble.
January 21, 2009