Pay & Benefits

  • Millions of Americans went to bed Sunday night as disgruntled taxpayers but woke up Monday morning as jubilant, cheering parts of the federal family team. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey notes what a difference a day makes!

    May 03, 2011
  • April was a “very good month” for your Thrift Savings Fund, said Tom Trabucco, director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which oversees your TSP. Thrift Savings Plan April 2011 returns…

    May 02, 2011
  • By Jason Miller Executive Editor Federal News Radio Federal employees who owe back taxes or other money to the federal government could see those debts be taken out of their pay checks even if the…

    May 02, 2011
  • Is there a buyout offer in your future? Would you like to pull the plug in your 40s or 50s? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says to stick around because a new wave of buyouts may be just around the corner.

    May 02, 2011
  • OMB issues a memo detailing the minimum requirements agencies should consider when purchasing technology to make teleworking easier.

    April 29, 2011
  • Vouchers? Bills? Insurance claims? Ed Zurndorfer, a Registered Employee Benefit Consultant explains what\'s ahead for federal employees.

    April 29, 2011
  • What is the government version of \"Dancing with the Stars\" or the Nobel Peace Prize? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says its the annual SEA Presidential Distinguished Rank Award which attracts a crowd that could give Nobel laureates a run for their money.

    April 29, 2011
  • The Defense Department lacks details for how it will evaluate its 226,000 civilian employees after they transition from the merit-based National Security Personnel System to the General Schedule by the end of this year.

    April 28, 2011
  • The Defense Department is working to expand and integrate its network of military and civilian helping professionals to ensure military families receive the support and care they need for years to come.

    April 28, 2011
  • Uncle Sam is thinking about doubling the probationary period for new hires and for some promotions. So how would that affect you? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look at the proposal.

    April 28, 2011
  • Host Mike Causey is joined by estate planner Tom O\'Rourke to discuss what you need to do to make sure your estate is in order. Also, Federal Times reporter Steve Losey gives us an update on a couple of bills making their way through Congress. April 27, 2011

    April 27, 2011
  • Brian Frayer Assistant Chief Steward, AFGE Local 1401 Lara Shane Vice President of Communications and Research, Partnership for Public Service Bryan Lowry President, AFGE Council of Prison Locals

    April 27, 2011
  • The agency is facing a backlog of 43,000 claims by retired feds to start getting their pensions. The delay is in part because of the collapse of a major part of the Retirement Systems Modernization program. OPM has reduced the time it takes to process claims by 15 percent over the last six months.

    April 27, 2011
  • Whether you are a GS 7, postal clerk or member of the SES (active or retired) you\'ve got an estate. So do you know what (and where ) it is and what you are worth, dead or alive? Checkout Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today and especially his Your Turn radio show which starts at 10 a.m.

    April 27, 2011