Pay & Benefits
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AAFMAA COO Mike Meese and Walt Francis, editor of the Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants, join host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to answer your questions about the new military retirement system and FEHBP open season. November 23, 2016
November 22, 2016 -
If you're a federal worker, how do you afford premiums that are going up 6 percent while your pay increase is only 1 percent? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the answer's a four-letter word.
November 22, 2016 -
Randy Silvey, president Silverlight Financial, explains some of the considerations federal employees to keep in mind as they decide when is the right time to retire.
November 21, 2016 -
Does the federal agency where you work really value you as an employee and a human being? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there's an easy way to tell.
November 18, 2016 -
Tune in this week for an end-of-year financial check-in with Livingston Federal Employee Retirement Planning and get your finances in order for the new year. November 18, 2016
November 17, 2016 -
The National Academy of Public Administration released a detailed study that showed the Veterans Benefits Administration has improved disability claims backlogs, but that's only the beginning. John Kamensky, chairman of the academy's VBA panel, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.
November 17, 2016 -
It stands to reason that premiums in a self-plus-one health plan would be lower than family plan premiums, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says not always.
November 17, 2016 -
The Office of Personnel Management released the calendar year 2017 federal holiday schedule, including the plan for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
November 16, 2016 -
Are you good at doing nothing and hate shopping? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says he can almost guarantee you'll lose up to $2,000 next year if you work for Uncle Sam.
November 16, 2016 -
Federal benefits expert and author Walton Francis joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss FEHBP open season and what you can do to save money on your health care premiums. November 16, 2016
November 15, 2016 -
About 4,000 political appointees will leave the Obama administration in the next nine weeks. While conversations over policy, budget and organizational structure will take center stage, questions about your pay and benefits may not. Federal News Radio reviewed the Office of Personnel Management's transition guide in search of the answers.
November 14, 2016 -
President-elect Donald Trump's organization will most likely meet with the Defense Department this week. That could have some implications for Defense Secretary Ash Carter's legacy.
November 14, 2016 -
In an exclusive Federal News Radio survey, federal employees say the incoming Trump administration will have a big impact on the federal budget as well as their benefits and ability to do their jobs.
November 14, 2016 -
Open Season for the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program kicks off Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 12. Participants have about month to make changes to their health plans. But experts say only 6 percent of federal employees and retirees typically choose to make a change.
November 14, 2016 -
The election may be over, but federal employees still face uncertainty on a number of key issues, not least of which is how the government will be funded.
November 10, 2016