Pay & Benefits
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Tom Trabucco of the Thrift Savings Plan joined the DorobekINSIDER to discuss the latest items from the board meeting.
October 18, 2010 -
Do you remember the good old days of double-digit certificates of deposit? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that even in these lean times some long-time feds still have an exclusive investment option that beats the competition.
October 13, 2010 -
When it comes to the Thrift Savings Plan, feds are told that its always best to take the long-range view of this vehicle for your retirement savings. This was true for the month of September, as we learn in the latest edition of our monthly feature, \"TSP Snapshot\". Guest analyst Arthur Stein, a certified financial planner with SPC Financial in Rockville, says the keyword last month was \"recovery\". Also: a primer on the C Fund.
October 12, 2010 -
Now that we know the FEHBP\'s 2011 premiums, feds are waiting for the next shoe to drop: what is going to happen to your deductibles, copayments and prescription drug schedules? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that\'s even more important than premiums themselves.
October 06, 2010 -
Things are looking up for the TSP in September. Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Thrift Savings Board, joined Chris Dorobek on The Dorobek Insider to talk about the numbers and the positive…
October 05, 2010 -
OPM said the rise in costs is lower than the industry standard. Employees who choose family coverage will see an increase of $22.90 a month. Open season starts Nov. 8.
October 01, 2010 -
Gracia Hillman Commissioner, U.S. Election Assistance Commission Dwight Bowman AFGE 14th District National Vice President Bill Fletcher AFGE Field Services and Education Department Director Mark Roth Former AFGE General Counsel
September 30, 2010 -
The Federal Thrift Investment Board said it opposes the option for a new Thrift Savings Plan fund that one congressman is calling a \"socially responsible\" investment. Federal News Radio\'s Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is wary of the proposed fund. Hear his analysis.
September 28, 2010 -
If it rained two billion dollars in cash every month, would you want an umbrella or a bucket? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says most people, including some hungry mutual funds, pick the bucket!
September 27, 2010 -
A private company claims to have the secret for outperforming the TSP. We ask the TSP\'s Tom Trabucco for his opinion.
September 24, 2010 -
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) Ben Jealous President & CEO, NAACP Scott Paul Executive Director, Alliance for American Manufacturing
September 23, 2010 -
Remember a few years back when a congressional roadblock threatened to shutdown the government and furlough you without pay? Well, the same thing is happening this year except it is no problem and nobody is talking about shutdowns. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says timing is everything.
September 22, 2010 -
A deadline is nearing for federal labor managers. November first is when they are supposed to be up and running with Labor-Management Council Forums. Carol Bonasaro gives us an update
September 21, 2010 -
If you count on your flexible spending account to pay for uncovered medical bills and co-payments, you are going to need to tighten your belt. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says big changes are coming in the FSA program next year.
September 21, 2010 -
Tom Trabucco, Director of External Affairs for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board, joined Chris Dorobek on the Dorobek Insider.
September 20, 2010