Pay & Benefits

• Happy Birthday Mr. President

  If George Washington were alive today he would be amazed at several things, including how many aches and pains a 276 year old has, and the size of the federal government. For a look back, check out Mike\'s column today.

  Mike Causey

  February 18, 2008
• FOIA You? I Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This!

  If your fed-spouse is having an affair at the office, first file a freedom of information act request. And if that fails, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says, you can start getting tough.

  Mike Causey

  February 15, 2008
• Romance At The Office

  It\'s Valentine\'s Day and that\'s great. Love is in the air. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey warns that while all the world loves a lover, a lot of people don\'t appreciate office romances.

  Mike Causey

  February 14, 2008
• Brain Drain Exodus -Tsunami, Pick One

  Last year the world\'s stock markets \"lost\" $7.2 trillion. Some of that bite came out of your Thrift Savings Plan. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks has the downturn caused you to revise your retirement plan?

  Mike Causey

  February 13, 2008
• What Not To Give At The Office

  Or \'Shut Up and Vote\'.

  Mike Causey

  February 12, 2008
• Scratch a Fed, Get a… Democrat?

  Are most federal workers closet Democrats? Senior correspondent Mike Causey doesn\'t know for sure but he says there are two powerful groups of politicians who believe it\'s true.

  Mike Causey

  February 11, 2008
• Cowpies and Sick Leave

  What do cowpies and migratory birds and your sick leave have in common? The answer could be quite a lot. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.

  Mike Causey

  February 08, 2008
• Sick Leave: Use, Abuse or Lose

  Should federal and postal workers be rewarded for not taking sick leave. Some members of Congress think so but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says don\'t spend the money just yet.

  Mike Causey

  February 07, 2008
• Sheer Madness

  Shear Madness is one of the longest-running plays in the history of the American Theater, but there is another comedy. This one involving the pay of federal workers called Sheer Madness. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.

  Mike Causey

  February 06, 2008
• Investing Through the Rear View Mirror

  Objects may be closer than they appear. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.

  Mike Causey

  February 05, 2008
• Reality Check: Can You Handle The Truth?!

  Thrift Savings Plan investors are in for a reality check.

  Mike Causey

  February 04, 2008
• Round Up The Usual Suspects

  February is many things to many people....but according to Mike Causey it is Round Up The Usual Suspects time for the federal pay and fringe benefit front...

  Mike Causey

  February 01, 2008
• It’s a Dog’s Life After You Retire

  A well-known federal benefits expert retired some years ago after a successful career. He said he wanted to travel, study, relax . . . but most of all find out what his dog does all day at home. For this, and the other mysteries of retirement, check out Mike\'s column today.

  Mike Causey

  January 31, 2008
• Don’t Go Postal Over This . . .

  Guess who got a very quiet 38+ percent raise last year? We start out by eliminating you, so the next logical person is -- would you believe -- the Postmaster General: leader of the nation\'s army of postal clerks and carriers. Mike Causey explains what happened.

  Mike Causey

  January 30, 2008