Pay & Benefits

  • If you are a Thrift Savings Plan investor, are you making what may be the worst of an already bad situation? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the pitfalls of trying to time the market.

    October 20, 2008
  • Federal and military retirees will get a 5.8 percent cost of living adjustment in January. That\'s solid and its the biggest COLA since 1982, but some people say the cost of the increase could be a political problem down the line.

    October 17, 2008
  • Federal investors yanked $3.5 billion out of their stock market funds last month and tucked it into the safer haven of the Thrift Savings Plans\' treasury securities fund. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders if that was a smart move.

    October 15, 2008
  • Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains how a simple mistake cost him the Pulitzer Prize and cost you the chance to protect and preserve your TSP.

    October 14, 2008
  • After a few brutal weeks of economic news we should all welcome a time out. Even though this is a holiday for most federal workers, there are three good news items in the works. Check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column and send it on to a friend.

    October 10, 2008
  • Wondering what to do with your TSP during this market free-fall? Mike Causey has discovered a way to time the markets with 100 percent accuracy. To discover his secret, read on . . .

    October 10, 2008
  • Why should federal workers who diet, exercise and have healthy lifestyles have to pay the same health insurance premiums as their overweight, unhealthy office mates?

    October 08, 2008
  • Health care premiums are going up an average of 8 percent, but for people in some plans their share of premiums will double or even triple. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why and what you can do about it.

    October 08, 2008
  • In search of the perfect health plan? One that covers everything you need and doesn\'t cost very much? A custom-tailored plan but with group rate premiums? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains how it would work.

    October 03, 2008
  • If you\'re happy with your premiums, clap your hands. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says he doesn\'t hear you loud and clear that speaks volumes for the FEHBP.

    October 01, 2008
  • What happens when a major federal centers, like New Orleans and Houston, get slammed by a hurricane? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes you inside the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

    September 30, 2008
  • Looking for a serious romantic relationship? Try flashing your federal health benefits card. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s the way to help you find Mr. or Miss Right.

    September 29, 2008
  • If you are a TSP investor, is this the time to buy, sell or sit tight? How worried should you be, and what about your stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey goes to the mailbag for some answers.

    September 24, 2008
  • If you are a TSP investor, is this the time to buy, sell or sit tight? How worried should you be, and what about your stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey goes to the mailbag for some answers.

    September 24, 2008