Pay & Benefits

• Federal Pay Raise: The Chosen Frozen

  Federal workers aren\'t the only people who will feel the impact of the president\'s proposed two-year pay freeze. It could also impact federal unions, government contractors and even some people who work in foreign embassies based in Washington.

  Mike Causey

  November 30, 2010
• Analysis: What the pay freeze means to feds

  Federal News Radio has team coverage of the federal pay freeze story starting with senior correspondent Mike Causey and executive editor Jason Miller.

  Pay

  November 29, 2010
• How will the pay freeze affect federal managers?

  The freeze would cover all of 2011 and 2012, for all civilian Federal employees; uniformed military wouldn\'t be included.

  All News

  November 29, 2010
• Long-term tips for your Thrift Savings Plan

  Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, joins the DorobekINSIDER.

  Benefits

  November 29, 2010
• POLL: What do you think of the proposed pay freeze?

  The Obama administration has proposed a two-year pay freeze for federal employees. What do you think of that idea? Take our poll! You can also email us with any questions or comments you have on…

  Pay

  November 29, 2010
• Two-year pay freeze proposed for feds

  President Barack Obama announced the proposal of a two-year pay freeze for federal employees Monday. The freeze covers civilian pay in 2011 and 2012.

  Pay

  November 29, 2010
• Tax credits now mean big savings later

  It\'s not too late, yet, to earn tax credits! We get details from Ed Zurndorfer.

  Federal Drive

  November 29, 2010
• The Two Minute FEHBP Drill

  Are you too busy to shop for health insurance? So busy you can afford to make a $2,000 mistake by paying for something you don\'t need? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey offers a two-minute shopping guide.

  Mike Causey

  November 29, 2010
• Down the Road: Pay Freeze and Job Cuts and Furloughs

  What does the sea change election mean for federal workers? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says possibilities include a diet-pay raise, possible furloughs with White House backing and a new effort to get rid of poor performers.

  Mike Causey

  November 26, 2010
• Navy chaplain discusses role in the military

  Host Derrick T. Dortch talks to Navy Captain Mark Steiner, Chaplain of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, about his work providing for the spiritual welfare of men and women in the military. November 26, 2010 (Encore presentation December 3, 2010)

  Fed Access

  November 26, 2010
• Today We Are All Turkeys

  This is one of those very special warm and fuzzy holidays so today Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gets about as warm and fuzzy as you would like. And don\'t worry, it\'s okay if the kids see this column.

  Mike Causey

  November 25, 2010
• Market Timing Made Easy

  Market timing - deciding when the stock market is low and knowing when it\'s high and time to sell - is not exactly rocket science. Or is it? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tackles the pros and cons today.

  Mike Causey

  November 24, 2010
• Causey: Telework’s potential pitfalls

  The Telework Enhancement Act has passed Congress. So now what? Federal News Radio’s Mike Causey says agencies need to take a close look at the pros and cons of telework before they give the program…

  Benefits

  November 23, 2010
• Gold Armor Against Inflation

  Many experts say that double-digit inflation like we had during the Carter administration is just around the corner. And some of them say the only way to protect yourself is to buy gold. So is that a good move? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asked a pro.

  Mike Causey

  November 23, 2010