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Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes your calls and emails live for an hour on FederalNewsRadio. Ask him about anything! From pay and benefits, to policy and politics. Send in your questions to YourTurn@FederalNewsRadio.com or call toll-free during the show: 1-877-936-9333

The nitty-gritty of Open Season options
11/18/09
If you're still wondering what options are best for you, worry no longer! Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks with Walton Francis, editor of Consumer Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees.

Premium increases come to federal Long Term Care insurance
11/11/09
If you're seeing an increase in your long term care insurance premiums, you're not alone. LTC expert and financial planner Arthur Stein explains what's happening -- and what you should do -- on this week's Your Turn with Mike Causey.

Myth Busting the Defense Authorization Act
11/03/09
November 4, 2009
Join Mike for an hour-long conversation with Randy Erwin, the legislative director of the National Federation of Federal Employees. They'll talk about the phase-in of the Defense Authorization Act. They'll also tackle some internet myths that are circulating about what the changes will and won't do.

Part II: End of NSPS, FERS flu, and more from the Defense Authorization Bill
10/27/09
October 28, 2009
This week, Mike is joined by Jessica Klement of the Federal Managers Association and Tammy Flanagan of the National Institute of Transition Planning to talk about the Defense Authorization Bill.

End of NSPS, FERS flu, and more from the Defense Authorization Bill
10/21/09
October 21st, 2009
NARFE's Margaret Hostetler joins Mike with an update on legislation effecting dependent children in the FEHBP, the FERS flu and other perqs for feds. NAEFE Legislative Director Dan Adcock talk about the perks in the Defense Authorization Bill. And Jacqueline Simon, the policy director for AFGE talks the end of NSPS.

2010 Defense Appropriation benefits changes and raising financially responsible children
10/14/09
October 14th, 2009
Mike talks with Jessica Klement, the legislative director of the Federal Managers Association about changes in employee benefits. Rebecca Schreiber joins the show to discuss how to teach financial planning to Gen X and Gen Y.

Explaining the changes to the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
10/06/09
October 7th, 2009
Mike talks with Certified Financial Planner Art Stein about the importance of LTC insurance and some changes that recently happened to the federal plan.

Various amendments on Hill could affect Federal Employee Health Benefits Program
09/30/09
September 30, 2009 - Daniel Adcock, legislative director of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, keeps us up to speed on health care legislation and Steve Bauer, director of the Federal Employees Education and Assistance Fund fills us in on feds helping feds in need.

How health care reform might affect the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program
09/23/09
September 23, 2009 - NARFE's Margaret Hostetler has a legislative update on health care reform and whether or not they'll ever be a cure for the FERS flu.

Long-term care, investing and your TSP
09/15/09
September 16, 2009 - Certified Financial Planner Art Stein talks about LTC, investing and how the TSP is doing so far.

What's Happening on The Hill?
09/09/09
September 9th, 2009 - Jacqueline Simon, director of Public Policy for the American Federation of Government Employees, and federal benefits expert John Elliott join Mike. Ms. Simon will discuss the federal pay raise, FERS flu, NSPS, and changes to hiring rules while Mr. Elliott explains how some people may be losing money by continuing to work!

Bumping up against pay caps
09/01/09
September 2, 2009 - Mike speaks with Jessica Klement of the Federal Managers Association and Carol Bonosaro of the Senior Executives Association

Feds Feed Families
08/26/09
August 26, 2009 - Live from the DC Central Kitchen with special guest, OPM Director, John Berry.

Roth and the TSP Explained
08/19/09
August 19, 2009 - CPA Bob Leins

Following the Money: Roth Options in the TSP
08/12/09
August 12, 2009 - Tom Trabucco, Director of External Affairs for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board; Certified Financial Planner Rebecca Schreiber (rebroadcast of 6/17)

Your Turn with Mike Causey
Guests: Jessica Klement, Federal Managers Association; John Montague, Executive Director, WAEPA; and Ed Zurndorfer, financial planner, columnist for Federal Employees News Digest and specialist with the National Institute of Transition Planning

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Your Turn with Mike Causey
Guests: Senior Executive Association president Carol Bonosaro and financial planner Arthur Stein

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Your Turn with Mike Causey
Guests: Tom Heath, columnist for the Washington Post and Dan Adcock, legislative director for the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association

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Your Turn with Mike Causey
Guests: Bill Losey, CFP, CSA CNBC's On the Money retirement expert and author of "Retire In A Weekend"; and AFGE's Jackie Simon.

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Your Turn with Mike Causey
Guests: Jessica Klement, Federal Managers Association and financial planner Allan Roth, author of "How A Second Grader Beats Wall Street"

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