Federal Report

  • Why should federal workers who diet, exercise and have healthy lifestyles have to pay the same health insurance premiums as their overweight, unhealthy office mates?

    October 08, 2008
  • Health care premiums are going up an average of 8 percent, but for people in some plans their share of premiums will double or even triple. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why and what you can do about it.

    October 08, 2008
  • In search of the perfect health plan? One that covers everything you need and doesn\'t cost very much? A custom-tailored plan but with group rate premiums? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains how it would work.

    October 03, 2008
  • If you\'re happy with your premiums, clap your hands. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says he doesn\'t hear you loud and clear that speaks volumes for the FEHBP.

    October 01, 2008
  • What happens when a major federal centers, like New Orleans and Houston, get slammed by a hurricane? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes you inside the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

    September 30, 2008
  • Looking for a serious romantic relationship? Try flashing your federal health benefits card. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s the way to help you find Mr. or Miss Right.

    September 29, 2008
  • If you are a TSP investor, is this the time to buy, sell or sit tight? How worried should you be, and what about your stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey goes to the mailbag for some answers.

    September 24, 2008
  • What does the best day to retire and the worst day of a career have to do with a nudist camp in Maryland? There is linkage and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is ready, willing and eager to tell you about it.

    September 19, 2008
  • But, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, not by much.

    September 18, 2008
  • What happens when a retirement tidal wave meets a stock market meltdown? Lots of steam that\'s for sure. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about how safe, or not, your TSP investments are right now.

    September 17, 2008
  • Lots of people like the idea of a four-day workweek, but many feds who have been there-done that say it has its problems. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks to feds from Kuwait to Baltimore about the pros and cons of a 10 hour day.

    September 16, 2008
  • Lots of people are talking about the pros and cons of a four-day federal workweek, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it was tried once before and didn\'t pan out so well.

    September 15, 2008
  • The sex, drugs and rock and roll scandal in one federal agency is being welcomed by the public and the media. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why.

    September 12, 2008
  • Remember where you were, what you were doing and what you thought on this day seven years ago. For lots of us, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out, it was up close and personal.

    September 11, 2008
  • Thinking about retiring? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says picking the magic day or days could both make and save you a lot of money.

    September 10, 2008