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Mistakes at retirement: don't make them!
Host Tammy Flanagan and WellsFargo Vice-President Joseph Sullender discuss the do's and don'ts of retirement planning for federal employees.
April 11, 2011
Shutdown Survival Kit
Given the nonperformance of Congress, federal workers better learn to live with furlough threats. So whether we dodge the bullet or not this time, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has a checklist you should clip and save...for the next time.
Risky business - what can go wrong in your TSP?
More and more Thrift Savings Plan participants are wondering how they can protect their hard-saved money from the dangers of the stock market. Ann Vanderslice, the founder of the Federal Benefits Training Network, gives us her thoughts.
Roth TSP option delayed
The TSP Roth 401(k) option is still an option, but it's going to take a little while longer. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has decided to push back the launch of the highly-anticipated program from January 2012 to April.
When mobile workers telework
If a mobile worker is teleworking, does that mean they're in the office?
Debt limit's impact on your Thrift Savings Plan
Does the battle over the debt limit have an impact on the TSP super-safe G fund?
The lighter side of the dark side of telework
A noted technology author says your spouse hates telework.
Charlie Sheen & Federal Pension Payments
What do the annuity payments of federal retirees and the troubles facing Charlie Sheen have in common? And what's a Charlie Sheen? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, as per usual, has most of the answers.
Shutdown Warning: Don't Shoot Self In Foot
If there is a government shutdown some federal workers have a plan to punish the politicians who caused it. Unfortunately some of their tactics are the equivalent of shooting themselves in the foot. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.
Thrift Savings Plan February returns
Tom Trabucco, director of external relations for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, which RUNS your Thrift Savings Plan, explains what's driving growth in all TSP funds.
In shutdown scenario, do's and don'ts of TSP
With a potential shutdown, feds looking for monetary relief would have to finalize it before operations cease.
Will feds eye TSP as fast cash in shutdown?
Tom Trabucco, the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, discusses the likelihood of feds taking out TSP funds in the event of a furlough.
How your decisions can protect your loved ones
For Your Benefit takes on the following issues this week - long term care, life and disability insurance, investing for the long and short term, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
February 14, 2011
Taxes, benefits, longterm care, and annuity checks
If you're a federal employee with questions about taxes or benefits, you'll want to listen to this show.
February 7, 2011
Real deadlines loom for estimated taxes
Estimated taxes are due for 2010, but where does your TSP fit into all this? We ask Registered Employee Benefit Consultant Ed Zurndorfer.
More Feds Join Club Millionaire!!!
Believe it or not, the federal Thrift Savings Plan has more than 100 investors with 7-figure accounts. So, is there a 401k-plan millionaire in the next cubicle...or maybe in your car pool? Mike Causey has the numbers.
Your NestEgg: Decoding the TSP
If you work for Uncle Sam chances are you know somebody, in fact lots of people, who are investing in the best 401k plan in America. So who is the lucky person? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says look in the mirror, then listen to his Your Turn radio show at 10 a.m. today.
Accidental TSP payments sent out last week
Nearly 10,000 participants received payments, some as much $10,000
2011 predictions: programs cut, but raises still on table
How the Voluntary Contribution Program works
Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey with details on the Voluntary Contribution Program. They'll discuss how it works, who can join it, and how it would work with a Roth option.
December 15, 2010 (Encore Presentation)




