Pay & Benefits

  • Figuring out if you\'re saving what you need to is a smart move, and the TSP has the tools to help.

    April 25, 2011
  • The Air Force Materiel Command will explore the possibility of buyouts to help reduce its workforce. The agency plans to survey its civilian workforce next week to see if there is enough interest in $25,000 buyouts.

    April 25, 2011
  • While the public views government as a place where people get jobs for life, data indicates a higher turnover rate, especially for new hires, than the private sector. And Senior Correspondent Mike Causey hears many older feds feel they are working more and enjoying it less.

    April 25, 2011
  • National Park Service chief spokesman David Barna joins host Derrick Dortch on today\'s show to talk about National Park Week. April 22, 2011

    April 22, 2011
  • Women in Federal Law Enforcement Executive Director Margie Moore and Jessie Lane, president of the WIFLE Executive Committee, join host Debra Roth to talk about the association and what it\'s doing to address the concerns of its members. April 22, 2011

    April 22, 2011
  • It\'s the end of tax season, the middle of Long Term Care Open Season, and the height of spring cleaning season. We get tips for two our of three from certified financial planner Arthur Stein.

    April 22, 2011
  • Workers at Uncle Sam\'s most touchy/feely agency must soon decide which union they want to represent them...even if they don\'t like any of the choices. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey ask so how\'s that going to work?

    April 22, 2011
  • Federal employees working at intelligence agencies may be required to sign a contract stipulating that they would forfeit their federal pensions if they violated non-disclosure agreements. Attorney Bill Bransford explains that for us.

    April 21, 2011
  • Did you ever think you\'d live (and work) long enough to the point where a pay freeze of \"only\" 3 years would come across as good news? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says these may be the good old days right now.

    April 21, 2011
  • Federal Times editor Steve Watkins joins host Mike Causey for a lively discussion of the big issues affecting feds. April 20, 2011

    April 20, 2011
  • Bryan Lowry President, AFGE Council of Prison Locals Tim Shorrock AFGE Contract Analyst Dr. Toni Lewis Chair, Service Employees International Union\'s Health Care Division

    April 20, 2011
  • Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) sees a perfect storm in the future for federal employees and anyone else trying to commute through his district as a result of BRAC. He tells Federal News Radio he\'s at his wits\' end trying to avert a traffic disaster.

    April 20, 2011
  • If you still haven\'t claimed your stop loss special pay, the deadline has been extended to October 21st.

    April 20, 2011
  • What\'s the second worst thing that could happen to you? How about becoming totally helpless because of an accident, illness or old age. So what\'s first? Not being prepared for the second. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the gift of long term care insurance.

    April 20, 2011