Pay & Benefits

• Roth Options and the TSP

  Guest - Dan Adcock, legislative director of NARFE

  Mike Causey

  July 15, 2009
• Will the Senate cure the ‘FERS flu’?

  The Senate has a lot left to do before the upcoming August recess — including curing the ‘FERS flu’. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gives us a preview of what he’ll be talking about tomorrow during…

  Benefits

  July 14, 2009
• Investor confidence in TSP stock funds increases

  TSP participants seem to be moving their money back into stock funds, though investment in G fund is still strong.

  Benefits

  July 14, 2009
• Missed Opportunities Part Two

  Federal benefits expert John Elliott does a lot of mid-career and pre-retirement seminars at federal agencies all over the country. He’s even done them for feds stationed overseas. One of the things he’s learned by…

  Mike Causey

  July 14, 2009
• Domestic partner benefits: management vs. morals

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  Benefits

  July 13, 2009
• Benefits for same-sex partners of federal workers?

  A House subcommittee is considering a bill to give health and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers. The measure sets up a conflict between two groups representing those with strongly held views on…

  Congress

  July 10, 2009
• Keep steaming towards retirement

  Jobless claims took an unexpected dip last week. But economists expect short life for that news from the Labor Department. The stock market still hasn’t recovered from last year’s crash. But Certified Financial Planner Art…

  Federal Drive

  July 10, 2009
• $250 (Better Than A Chicken) In Every Pot!

  Were you thrilled at the prospect of getting a $250 economic stimulus check this May? Welcome to the club! Are you confused about how it will work? Again, welcome to the club. Check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column for a rundown on the who, what, and when part of the story.

  Mike Causey

  July 10, 2009
• The Biggest Loser

  If the boss offered you early retirement right now, would you take it? That may be an academic question for most feds, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says for the Postal workers it\'s an up-close-and-personal option.

  Mike Causey

  July 09, 2009
• TSA workforce rights expansion effort update

  The Transportation Security Administration may soon be forced to give its workers collective bargaining rights. Legislation giving workers the right to unionize continues to make its way through the House Homeland Security Committee. Congressman Bennie…

  Federal Drive

  July 08, 2009
• Achieve your goals

  Career contentment is just steps away: five steps to be exact. Karren Alexander is a motivational speaker and Director of Financial Management at the U.S. Forest Service. She recently spoke about this topic at the…

  Federal Drive

  July 08, 2009
• Insurance or Entitlement?

  A FERS Flu epidemic is leaving some federal offices undermanned, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says a cure may be on the way.

  Mike Causey

  July 08, 2009
• The F-Word: Don’t Quit Your Daytime Job

  According to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, the F-word is being heard more and more each day in federal agencies. What it means, Mike says, is don\'t quit your daytime job.

  Mike Causey

  July 07, 2009
• OMB’s Liebman: Getting beyond PART

  One of the top feds at the Office of Management and Budget is offering a more detailed picture of what\'s expected of federal workers and their agencies in the next several years.

  Management

  July 06, 2009