Pay & Benefits

• GSA increasing some per-diem rates

  After its mid-year review of per-diem rates for 2011, 11 different counties need to be adjusted, according to the General Services Administration.

  Budget

  March 22, 2011
• Causey: Feds ‘outraged’ over threats to pay, benefits

  WFED\'s Mike Causey analyzes some of the proposed cuts to federal pay and benefits.

  Budget

  March 22, 2011
• COLA For Retirees/Pay Raise for Postals!

  Just when it looked like federal workers have hit rock bottom, it turns out that two big chunks of the government family may be in for some good news. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there may be pay raises for some postal workers and the return of the COLA for retirees.

  Defense

  March 22, 2011
• Tips for investing in TSP’s L Fund

  Tom Trabucco of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board says choose an L Fund that reflects your draw down date, not necessarily your retirement date.

  Budget

  March 21, 2011
• Bill would cut federal pensions

  The Public-Private Employee Retirement Act of 2011, introduced in the Senate, would end the defined benefit portion of feds\' retirement starting with new hires in 2013.

  Pay & Benefits

  March 21, 2011
• Why are Feds so Sad in Bed

  Has your partner told you that you are terrible in the sack? That your nightmares are ruining your relationship? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some interesting questions and maybe a few answers that will help you get a better night\'s sleep.

  Mike Causey

  March 21, 2011
• Telework tax credit introduced

  One thousand dollars may be waiting for teleworkers someday, if some DC area congressmen have their say.

  Congress

  March 21, 2011
• Forgotten taxes may be found money

  Registered Employee Benefit Consultant Ed Zurndorfer has details on some money you may have forgotten about!

  Federal Drive

  March 18, 2011
• Retirement Tidal Wave or Work Till You Drop?

  If they change retirement rules, will you bail out or will they find you cold in your cubicle clutching your shriveled TSP statement? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you should consider the math and look before you leap.

  Mike Causey

  March 18, 2011
• Bill would cut prescription drug costs for feds

  Congressman Stephen Lynch\'s bill would require openness of contracts and stricter guidelines when it comes to agreements with Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

  Congress

  March 17, 2011
• Federal managers combat attacks on employees

  Federal managers gather in Washington to speak out and help each other hold up under the pressure of CRs and fed bashing. FMA president Patricia Niehaus gives us an overview of what managers are facing.

  Federal Drive

  March 17, 2011
• CHCOs have 30 days to improve appraisals

  A council working group will deliver recommendations and options to the Office of Personnel Management for how to improve the way managers rate employee performance. OPM Director John Berry said appraisals need to be simplified and happen more frequently.

  Budget

  March 17, 2011
• CHCOs have 30 days to improve appraisals

  A council working group will deliver recommendations and options to the Office of Personnel Management for how to improve the way managers rate employee performance. OPM Director John Berry said appraisals need to be simplified and happen more frequently.

  Budget

  March 17, 2011
• Downsize Government: Congress First

  What would happen if Congress became a part-time institution? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says maybe it\'s already happened.

  Congress

  March 17, 2011