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The crooks are always one step ahead of us. Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey provides tips so that no one robs the Social Security Administration piggy bank.
July 08, 2015 -
Is the Social Security Administration being overloaded with calls from citizens trying to reach other federal agencies? Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey ponders this.
July 07, 2015 -
The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging agencies to improve assessments to foster a more balanced workplace for employees.
July 03, 2015 -
Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) will introduce the Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015 Monday. Under the bill, attorneys would have authority to prosecute representatives and caretakers who steal funds from retirees.
June 15, 2015 -
Attorney Peter Noone joins Your Turn host Mike Causey to discuss everything you need to know about liability insurance. Also on today\'s show, Federal Times Senior Writer Andy Medici discusses OPM\'s big personal data breach.
June 10, 2015 -
The Thrift Savings Plan is on a roll and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has got all the details.
April 03, 2015 -
Only three of the 10 funds in the Thrift Savings Plan posted positive returns for the month of March.
April 01, 2015 -
It's always good to know your options, especially when it comes to figuring out your health insurance premiums next year, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 30, 2015 -
In England and in some parts of this country, a "take away" is when you order a popular fast food and take it home with you. In Washington "take away" is the legislative-political equivalent of bend-over-and-smile-this-is-going-to-hurt-you-more-than-me, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
March 27, 2015 -
The Fiscal Year 2016 budget the House passed Wednesday calls on federal employees to make greater contributions to their retirement plans, while altering the Thrift Savings Plan's G Fund. The budget also seeks to reduce the civilian workforce by 10 percent over the next 10 years through attrition.
March 26, 2015 -
All but one Thrift Savings Plan fund made steady progress last month. The fixed income F Fund lost 0.91 percent.
March 02, 2015 -
After a month of growth for all Thrift Savings Plan funds, December saw some federal retirement accounts dipping into the negative.
January 02, 2015 -
Open season 2014 is underway. Feds who turn 65 next year are facing a decision — whether or not to enroll in Medicare Part B. If they enroll, they'll be paying an additional $1,200 on top of what they already pay for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, tells In Depth with Francis Rose about the pros and cons of enrolling in Part B.
November 14, 2014 -
Holy Open Season! Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look in the mirror and finds a run in his superhero tights.
November 14, 2014 -
It's your usual good news/bad news situation when it comes to open season for feds choosing which health plans make the most sense and save the most money for them, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
November 13, 2014