Benefits

  • If you work for Uncle Sam chances are you know somebody, in fact lots of people, who are investing in the best 401k plan in America. So who is the lucky person? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says look in the mirror, then listen to his Your Turn radio show at 10 a.m. today.

    January 05, 2011
  • Nearly 10,000 participants received payments, some as much $10,000

    January 04, 2011
  • President Obama’s move to freeze Federal pay in 2011 and 2012 has generated a lot of heat this winter. Robert Shea, Principal in the Global Public Sector practice at Grant Thornton, was involved in pay…

    December 22, 2010
  • Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey with details on the Voluntary Contribution Program. They\'ll discuss how it works, who can join it, and how it would work with a Roth option. December 15, 2010 (Encore Presentation)

    December 14, 2010
  • Federal News Radio senior correspondent Mike Causey offers some last-minute tips for open season.

    December 13, 2010
  • Buying a health plan simply because it has low premiums can be a big mistake unless: you have been dropped from your parents federal health plan; you are the ex-spouse of a federal worker or retiree or you are currently piggybacking on your nonfederal spouses health insurance. In that case, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, expensive can still be cheap.

    December 08, 2010
  • Federal health benefits expert Walton Francis explains what feds need to do in the last week leading up to the open season deadline.

    December 07, 2010
  • Open Season 2010 is quickly coming to a close. December 13 is the last day for feds to make changes to their health care plans. David Snell from the National Active & Retired Federal Employees group joins us to talk about the best health plan deals for feds and retirees. December 8, 2010

    December 07, 2010
  • Picking the right health plan next year is important if you are 30 and healthy. But if you are over 55 or retired it could be a matter of financial life-or-death. And your health insurance hunting season ends next Monday. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey lists the best buys for retirees.

    December 07, 2010
  • With one week left to shop for health insurance you still have time to save yourself a lot of money next year or do nothing and maybe live to regret it. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s got some tips on getting the best deal.

    December 06, 2010
  • TSP returns were down last month. Pay freeze talk heats up. Certified Financial Planner Arthur Stein offers some advice.

    December 03, 2010
  • The November numbers for your TSP are out.

    December 02, 2010
  • Walt Francis, editor of Checkbook\'s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, joins FEDtalk to discuss the major changes for federal employees to their FEHBP health, vision and dental plans. December 3, 2010

    December 02, 2010
  • Next year you\'ll be asked to pay 2011 health premiums using your frozen 2010 pay check. That will mean an actual drop in income unless, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says, you pick up a bargain health plan between now and December 13.

    December 02, 2010
  • The proposed federal pay freeze has left feds with a lot of questions. We get an update from Jessica Klement with the Federal Managers Association. Walton Francis also joins us for a look at the best health plans for you this open season. December 1, 2010

    November 30, 2010