Benefits
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The CSRS and FERS programs are considered the jewel in the crown of federal civil service benefits but the Trump administration wants to cut costs in the giant federal retirement program by totally eliminating future COLAs for FERS retirees. NARFE's Jessica Klement and John Hatton join host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss what the organization is doing to protect all federal benefits, including the retirement plan. September 18, 2018
September 19, 2018 -
The government should be the employer of choice for many people. But is it? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you might recommend a government job, and some reasons why you might not.
September 19, 2018 -
The Trump administration wants to cut costs in the giant federal retirement program by totally eliminating future COLAs for FERS retirees. If it becomes law the 2019 COLA would be the last.
September 19, 2018 -
With 12 days until the new fiscal year and less than 50 from the midterm elections, many current and retired federal workers have a lot on their plate.
September 18, 2018 -
Given what has happened to retirement plans in the private sector, Uncle Sam looks mighty good compared to just about any company, large or small. But do you ever regret a career as a federal civil servant?
September 17, 2018 -
Financial planner Arthur Stein said investors who stuck with the stock market during the Great Recession and the rebound that followed have seen their account balances soar.
September 13, 2018 -
Financial planner Arthur Stein joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to talk about bull and bear markets, and explain why playing it “safe” can actually be dangerous to your long-term financial health.
September 12, 2018 -
The Office of Personnel Management processed more retirement claims than it received in August, which helped it to reduced its backlog to the lowest level since the end of April.
September 10, 2018 -
President Donald Trump said a pay freeze wouldn’t hurt Uncle Sam in either recruiting or retaining good people. Government unions denounced the proposed pay freeze and Trump's attitude toward federal workers.
September 06, 2018 -
Are you a TSP millionaire? If not, what steps can you take to maximize your retirement benefits? Find out this week when Tom O'Rourke, principal at Miles & Stockbridge joins host Mike Causey on Your Turn. September 5, 2018
September 05, 2018 -
Whether you get a pay raise or not next January, chances are you are worth more than you think — literally.
September 05, 2018 -
Many federal workers have heard that the current record-long bull market can’t last forever. Many of the experts say a 20 percent to even 30 percent drop in the stock market is possible.
September 04, 2018 -
The upside to the Russia pension system is that it is indexed to inflation. The downside is that the average life expectancy for Russian men is reportedly 59.
August 31, 2018 -
Jeff Neal, former CHCO for the Homeland Security Department, says telling people to save more for retirement when they are young is not enough.
August 29, 2018 -
Many who have been comfortably stationed in Washington for decades are literally running for their political lives this year.
August 28, 2018