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This former fed said a long, rewarding career in government set them up for what they hope is a long, rewarding retirement.
December 26, 2017 -
For the first time, federal retirees were supposed to be able to donate to the Combined Federal Campaign this year. But the Office of Personnel Management is still waiting for final clearance to solicit donations from retirees, and it can't accept annuitants' contributions online.
November 22, 2017 -
The House will likely pass a budget resolution that would reform civil service pensions to reduce the federal deficit by $32 billion over 10 years.
October 04, 2017 -
Senior correspondent Mike Causey wants to know what, if any, of the currently proposed retirement changes will go into effect, and when.
September 13, 2017 -
Congress and the White House are considering several proposals to slim down or eliminate portions of the federal retirement program. Will they pass and if so, how will they affect you? Find out when NARFE Legislative Director Jessica Klement joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn. September 20, 2017
September 12, 2017 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says feds still have time — retirement changes aren't set in stone (or legislation) yet.
September 08, 2017 -
President Donald Trump authorized a pay raise for civilian and military employees beginning Jan. 1, 2018.
August 31, 2017 -
Retirees are predicting, or praying for, a minimum 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment next January. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says we'll have to wait and see.
August 15, 2017 -
Federal, military and Social Security retirees may be looking at a January cost-of-living adjustment of 1.6 percent, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
July 20, 2017 -
Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) introduced the Federal Employee Pension Act of 2017 to reduce the mandatory 4.4 percent pension contributions by new federal employees.
July 18, 2017 -
The Office of Personnel Management is receiving more applications for the phased retirement program this year than it had during the first full year of its existence, but the numbers are still relatively low, given the large number of federal employees who are or will be eligible by the end of fiscal 2017.
June 28, 2017 -
Congress and the White House have a laser-focus on four major parts of the federal civil service retirement program. So which one is going to get the ax?
June 28, 2017 -
Do you know what's in your federal benefits package? If not you should. Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan will explain why when she joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn. May 31, 2017
May 29, 2017 -
Despite the fact that most people aren't working today, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's important to remember that Memorial Day is not a “fun” holiday.
May 29, 2017 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the budget proposal could eliminate the so-called Social Security supplement now available to feds who are forced to retire earlier because of stressful, dangerous jobs.
May 25, 2017