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The Trump administration has submitted a legislative package that would, among other things, eliminate cost of living adjustments for current and future retirees. Will Congress pass it? Find out when NARFE Deputy Director for Advocacy John Hatton joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss the president's proposals. June 6, 2018
June 06, 2018 -
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Federal retirees in 1980 could establish a standard of living and keep it even during 14 percent inflation and 11-plus percent the following year. Now, the Trump administration has submitted a legislative package that would, among other things, eliminate cost of living adjustments for current and future workers retiring under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
June 06, 2018 -
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Are you worried about the pay-more-get-less design changes Congress and the White House are considering for your Federal Employees Retirement System and Civil Service Retirement System plans?
May 31, 2018 -
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The Trump administration's plan to totally eliminate inflation protection for federal retirement, while requiring workers to pay more for smaller lifetime retirement benefits, is the ultimate deal-breaker for most people.
May 17, 2018 -
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COLAs are based on the rise in inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index-W, from the third quarter year over year. It's possible the January COLA will be less if living costs drop, but that is unlikely given the year-long rise in oil-prices, one of the chief drivers of inflation.
May 15, 2018 -
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Can you afford to retire? If not, what do you need to do to grow your retirement nest egg? Find out when federal benefits expert John Grobe, joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn. May 2, 2018
May 02, 2018 -
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John Grobe, a former fed and benefits specialist, crunch some numbers you need to know before you retire from a federal career.
May 02, 2018 -
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January 2019 prospects are not nearly so good for feds who are still on the job. White collar, nonpostal civil servants face the prospect of a pay freeze.
April 16, 2018 -
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Senior Correspondent Mike Causey discusses the difference between a pay raise for federal workers and military personnel and a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for retirees
March 15, 2018 -
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In today's Federal Newscast, Senator John McCain said Gina Haspell will have to explain her involvement in the CIA's enhanced interrogation program before he'll vote for her confirmation.
March 14, 2018 -
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If you work for Uncle Sam the question is will 2018 be another nerve-wracking time of congress going after your retirement benefits?
January 02, 2018 -
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Will 2018 be another nerve-wracking time of congress going after feds' retirement benefits? Find out when Federal News Radio Reporters Nicole Ogrysko and Jory Heckman join host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn. January 3, 2018
January 02, 2018 -
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For the last seven months, federal workers have worried that the White House would scuttle their retirement plan.
December 06, 2017 -
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Are federal workers (finally) voting with their feet by putting in their retirement papers in record numbers? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is unsure.
October 20, 2017
