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Mixed-marriage money savers
If you are part of a couple that both works for the government, or if one of you is retired and one still working, does it matter who buys the health insurance? Short answer: Yes, it matters a lot, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , health insurance , Walt Francis , Open Season
Couples with healthy open marriages
Would you and your spouse benefit from having a healthy open marriage? Because you have two weeks to figure it out, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
Tags: Mike Causey , FEHBP , health insurance , Open Season , Walt Francis , Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees
PMS season hits government
Be careful. Be very careful. The PMS season for government workers is about to spike, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. And you know what that means.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , benefits , health insurance , FEHBP , Open Season , Walt Francis , Your Turn , Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees
The morning after ... You did what?
Did you have one of those "Morning After" moments when you got up? Having a tough time remembering what you did last night and why you are where you are this morning. Welcome to a very large club, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits
We, who are about to eat, salute you!
This is one of those very special warm and fuzzy holidays so today Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gets about as warm and fuzzy as you would like. And don't worry, it's okay if the kids see this column.
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FEHBP Best Buys
Over the next few days you should stuff yourself with good food and knowledge. You've got the eating part right and we can help with good ideas, especially while you are shopping for your 2012 health plan, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , Open Season , FEHBP , Walt Francis , Your Turn , John Elliott
Godzilla's gonna get you ... or not
Admit it, have you been losing sleep over the activities of the congressional supercommittee? If not, you may be on the right track, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , Congress , supercommittee , House , Senate , pay and benefits
The lull before Thanksgiving
Most federal workers and retirees aren't going to spend a lot of time this week worrying about their 2012 health plan. But next week, after the guilt of Thankgiving, you should get serious about what could be the most important financial decision you will make this year, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , FEHBP , Open Season , health insurance , Walt Francis
When dull is good
If you are a long time federal or postal worker you may have noticed this is the dullest health insurance open season in decades. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that's a good thing...
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , benefits , health insurance , FEHBP , Open Season
Dump day delayed?
Today, according to some folks, is Dump Day. It's the deadline for either calling it quits with your spouse, partner, betrothed or significant other or sticking with them at least until next year. Fortunately for feds, the D-day decision for your health plan is not until mid-December.
Tags: Open Season , Mike Causey , health care , FEHBP , health insurance , Walt Francis , John Elliott
