Pay & Benefits

  • 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
  • When it comes to making sure your retirement is sound, TSP officials remind you to not put all of your eggs in one basket.

    September 22, 2008
  • When it comes to making sure your retirement is sound, TSP officials remind you to not put all of your eggs in one basket.

    September 22, 2008
  • The meltdown of mortgage giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and outfits like AIG and Lehman Brothers have given many TSP investors the jitters. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains their impact on your TSP account.

    September 22, 2008
  • What does the best day to retire and the worst day of a career have to do with a nudist camp in Maryland? There is linkage and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is ready, willing and eager to tell you about it.

    September 19, 2008
  • But, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, not by much.

    September 18, 2008
  • What happens when a retirement tidal wave meets a stock market meltdown? Lots of steam that\'s for sure. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about how safe, or not, your TSP investments are right now.

    September 17, 2008