Pay & Benefits
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What is the fastest growing group of federal workers? Scientists, IT specialists or millionaires? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the answer may surprise you.
December 22, 2016 -
Stock market prognosticators predicted doom and gloom prior to the election. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the reality is quite different since then.
December 21, 2016 -
USPS improved its numbers across the board in 2016, reaching record growth in certain categories, but still lost money due to retiree health benefits prefunding requirements and April's exigent rollback, which cost USPS about $1 billion this year.
December 20, 2016 -
Investment strategist Lyn Alden says the internationally based I Fund may not be the best bet for TSP investors.
December 20, 2016 -
Tune into FEDtalk this week for a discussion on the latest presidential transition books to hit the shelves. December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016 -
Now that the new $40,000 federal buyouts are available, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains what it may take for you to get one.
December 16, 2016 -
The nation's veteran population is gradually becoming more female. But it's unclear whether the Veterans Health Administration is equipped to deal with the particular medical needs of female vets. It's got the policies all right, but not always the facilities. Or the providers. That's according to a new assessment by the Government Accountability Office. Randy Williamson, director of health care issues at GAO, has more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
December 14, 2016 -
The federal health insurance hunting season's over, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says if you fall in love next year, you can have your own open season.
December 14, 2016 -
This week on Your Turn, host Mike Causey interviews federal benefits expert Walton Francis, AAFMAA COO Mike Meese and FEEA executive director Steve Bauer. December 14, 2016.
December 13, 2016 -
The Office of Personnel Management is giving federal employees and retirees an extra day to make changes to, enroll or cancel their dental or vision plans.
December 13, 2016 -
Federal employees still have to pay attention to their own health care coverage. Open season for 2017 closes midnight tonight. Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with some last minute advice.
December 12, 2016 -
The Defense Department hopes the next administration will create more flexible training models for reservists in order to retain those in aviation and cyber realms.
December 08, 2016 -
How are you going to pay for next year's health and long-term care premiums with only a 1 percent pay raise? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says he has a plan.
December 08, 2016 -
Welcome to the #FedFeed, a daily collection of federal ephemera gathered from social media and presented for your enjoyment.
December 07, 2016 -
Is there an unnatural act in your future? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says if you are a government worker or retiree, you've got the green light to go ahead.
December 07, 2016