Bob Leins

We salute a long running voice for federal employees

Long time benefits show host Bob Leins broadcast his last show. But coverage of retirement and how to build that nest egg will continue on Federal News…

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Current Financial & Tax Questions for Federal Workers

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2013 file photo, freshly cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. For years, cash languished at the bottom of the investment rankings, weighed down by nearly non-existent interest rates. But with the Federal Reserve raising short-term rates four times last year, money-market funds and online savings accounts began paying interest that came close to approaching inflation. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Brace for your peanut-sized, post-shutdown paycheck

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Pick the best date to retire and cash in — big time!

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How to get out of your own way and on the road to investment success

For Your Benefit

It’s tax time! What should you do?

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The new Congress

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Congress puts pressure on OPM to release final phased retirement rule

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Coming Up: Tax talk with Ed Zurndorfer

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‘Fiscal cliff’ fears don’t change financial-planning basics

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Sequestration could hurt U.S. intel, analyst says

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In Depth interviews – May 18

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

In Depth – May 4

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

5 things feds should know about Roth TSP

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The Thrift Savings Plan’s Roth option rolls out today. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has been preparing for the new program for two years now, but despite the big push today many federal employees will actually have to wait to enroll in the new program. One of the largest federal payroll processors needs more time to upgrade its systems in preparation for the Roth option. Find information about which agencies are affected, as well as the five things feds should know about the Roth…