Pay & Benefits

• Pantless in D.C.

  You've no doubt heard about someone "losing their shirt." Have you heard the one about the senior correspondent who lost his pants? Mike Causey has and he lived to tell about it.

  Mike Causey

  September 23, 2014
• Our half-(p)assed Congress

  It's safe to come out. Congress has wrapped up its two weeks of work and fled D.C. again. At least they passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11 before they left, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  September 22, 2014
• Join the government and become a millionaire?

  Over the past several years, the number of federal workers will million-dollar Thrift Savings Plan accounts has jumped dramatically. That's due, no doubt, to the surging stock market, and some TSPers who stayed the course through tough times, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  September 19, 2014
• Investments and the smell test

  Some people go outside the TSP because they want to have a wider choice of investment options. Would you do the same? asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  September 18, 2014
• TSP: Are you a lifer? Should you be?

  Forty-five percent of TSP investors who left government in 2012 closed their federal accounts within a year, according to a survey by the Board that runs the giant 401(k) style program. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders why.

  Mike Causey

  September 17, 2014
• Your link to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitt Romney

  Don't worry feds, you have more in common with the former "Governator" Arnold Schwarzenegger than you may think, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  September 16, 2014
• Is it all or nothing on General Schedule reform?

  The number of job series should be reduced by at least half, and more likely by three-quarters, says former DHS CHCO Jeff Neal. It also makes for an arduous and overly complex hiring process for applicants from outside government.

  Congress

  September 15, 2014
• Follow the money: Your TSP account

  TSP participants may be good at saving cash, but how will they spend that money when the time comes? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks. Do you want a lump sum? Do you want monthly payments? What will you need and when will you need it?

  Mike Causey

  September 15, 2014
• 9/11 plus one: The morning after

  No matter how terrible, painful, heartrending an event may be, somebody always eventually asks, "What's for lunch?" Senior Correspondent Mike Causey reminds us that there is always a morning after.

  Mike Causey

  September 12, 2014
• 9/11: Lest we forget

  Senior Correspondent Mike Causey and his readers look back at where they were on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

  Mike Causey

  September 11, 2014
• Is phased retirement a good option for you?

  Host Mike Causey discusses the new phased retirement option with NITP Senior Benefits Director Tammy Flanagan. September 10, 2014

  Mike Causey

  September 10, 2014
• Online Chat: Phased Retirement

  Federal News Radio experts answer your questions on phased retirement.

  Management

  September 10, 2014
• Nude sunbathing, retirement, death

  For today's column, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey suggests you check on your nest egg, get your affairs in order and pack some extra sunblock.

  Mike Causey

  September 10, 2014
• Phased retirement: Ready, set, go?

  Do you dive headfirst into cold water? Maybe you prefer to ease into it. If so, you might feel the same way about retirement. For those "easing in" kind of feds, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey suggests you consider phased retirement.

  Mike Causey

  September 09, 2014