Federal Report
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Even though it\'s August, it is not to early to start thinking about Christmas, especially because it falls on a Thursday this year. In today\'s column, Mike Causey weighs the odds of your getting a 4-day bonus holiday weekend at Christmas time.
August 18, 2008 -
Bad news, good news and bad news again on the inflation front. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has details.
August 15, 2008 -
This is the time of year when the beautiful people are away at the beach or the mountains. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says \"thanks for the parking space!\"
August 14, 2008 -
Everybody deserves a windfall, correct? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there is another kind of windfall that hits long-time federal workers and what it does to their Social Security benefit isn\'t funny.
August 13, 2008 -
Okay so you are grown up. Now what? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asked a ThirtySomething Financial Planner for some tips and she came up with some good ones!
August 12, 2008 -
You\'re a federal worker and you will be able to keep your federal health insurance when you retire. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks: do you need Medicare too?
August 11, 2008 -
There are 10 very smart or very dumb things you can do when planning for retirement. Yesterday Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gave you the first five tips. Today\'s column has the other five.
August 08, 2008 -
When the typical federal or postal worker retirees, he or she should be much better off than their peers in the private sector. But to make sure check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today.
August 07, 2008 -
Most federal and postal workers are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System. But FERS is a lot different from the old civil service pension program. Benefits expert John Elliott tells Senior Correspondent Mike Causey how to maximize your FERS benefits.
August 06, 2008 -
Is there a ROAD Warrior in your office? Do you walk and work with a Zombie? Maybe so according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
August 05, 2008 -
Worried about global warming? Afraid you\'ll never see a polar bear in the wild? Concerned that the government is going to tap into your G-fund? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that although the jury is out on global warming, your TSP investment is safe.
August 01, 2008 -
Feds looking for a pay raise or credit for unused sick leave can rejoice...up to a point. Congress is working hard on both issues, and even harder on getting out of town. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey shows you their enviable leave calendar.
August 01, 2008 -
What do fingernails on a blackboard, ostriches in love and complaining federal workers have in common? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says one of them is the most common complaint of most feds.
July 31, 2008 -
Should retirement-age feds pull the plug and give their younger, tech-savvy coworker a chance to move up the promotion ladder? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey hears about a young vs. old civil war brewing.
July 30, 2008 -
Is there a civil war brewing in your your office? Are young workers envious of old-timers and their pay and perks? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders if there\'s a solution.
July 29, 2008