Pay & Benefits
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A Federal News Radio survey found the majority of federal employees under the age of 35 indicated an interest in staying in federal service. Many millennials said their passion for public service and their agencies' missions were the main drivers behind their decision to stay in government.
June 27, 2016 -
Burdened by student debt, the youngest federal employees are entering the workforce later than their predecessors. As part of a Federal News Radio special report, What Millennials Really Want from Federal Service, most young employees said they'd prefer to stay in government, as long as they have opportunities to develop their skills, careers and benefits.
June 27, 2016 -
The 2017 federal pay raise is looking good, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says retirees are still in limbo concerning their January cost-of-living adjustment.
June 24, 2016 -
Federal employees will not be able to submit new Flexible Spending Account claims for health care or dependent care for a month this summer, starting July 30.
June 23, 2016 -
Figuring out your annuity under the various federal benefits program can be complicated. So complicated, the government often gets it wrong. If you think your payments are too low, it’s worthwhile checking and filing a complaint. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning. shares more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
June 23, 2016 -
Government workers have a relatively new investment option and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's growing in popularity because of its tax break.
June 23, 2016 -
The federal Thrift Savings Plan has been such a boon for investing, some feds now have TSP accounts topping $1 million.
June 22, 2016 -
Even before the blended retirement plan goes into effect, the Pentagon is monkeying with it, and that's got the ire of retired officers.
June 21, 2016 Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey to discuss Social Security for active and retired feds, and the different ages when people become eligible for full benefits. June 22, 2016
June 20, 2016-
Millennials make up less than seven percent of all federal employees, listen as leaders discuss this phenomenon and more! June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 -
The Air Force is down 4,000 maintainers and it won't see them in full force for quite some time.
June 16, 2016 -
The richest nation on earth has the poorest record when it comes to guaranteeing paid parental leave for its people. This is embarrassing.
June 16, 2016 -
Decision day on those proposed $40,000 federal buyouts is approaching and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there's lots more than bigger buyouts on the congressional shopping list.
June 15, 2016 -
Greg Stanford with the Federal Managers Association will discuss the National Defense Authorization Act, proposed changes in Vets Preference rules and possible buyouts for some federal employees. June 15, 2016
June 14, 2016 -
The government gives millions of dollars in bonuses each year and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the ways winners are picked can be very creative.
June 14, 2016