Pay & Benefits
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What do the annuity payments of federal retirees and the troubles facing Charlie Sheen have in common? And what\'s a Charlie Sheen? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, as per usual, has most of the answers.
March 07, 2011 -
If there is a government shutdown some federal workers have a plan to punish the politicians who caused it. Unfortunately some of their tactics are the equivalent of shooting themselves in the foot. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.
March 02, 2011 -
Tom Trabucco, director of external relations for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which RUNS your Thrift Savings Plan, explains what\'s driving growth in all TSP funds.
March 01, 2011 -
With a potential shutdown, feds looking for monetary relief would have to finalize it before operations cease.
February 25, 2011 -
Tom Trabucco, the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, discusses the likelihood of feds taking out TSP funds in the event of a furlough.
February 23, 2011 -
Estimated taxes are due for 2010, but where does your TSP fit into all this? We ask Registered Employee Benefit Consultant Ed Zurndorfer.
January 10, 2011 -
Believe it or not, the federal Thrift Savings Plan has more than 100 investors with 7-figure accounts. So, is there a 401k-plan millionaire in the next cubicle...or maybe in your car pool? Mike Causey has the numbers.
January 06, 2011 -
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