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The best date to retire and more

Host Mike Causey is joined by Bob Leins and Tammy Flanagan, hosts of Federal News Radio's For Your Benefit program. They will talk about how you can plan your retirement to maximize your benefits.
January 2, 2013

Tags: pay and benefits , FERS , FERS retirement program , Tammy Flanagan , Bob Leins , retirement benefits , retirement planning , Mike Causey , Your Turn with Mike Causey ,

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The year ahead: what federal employees and retirees can expect

Bob Leins, Mike Causey and Tammy Flanagan discuss what federal employees have to look forward to in the New Year.

Tags: pay and benefits , Bob Leins , Tammy Flanagan , National Institute of Transition Planning

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Financial planning and a view from the 'cliff'

Certified Financial Planner Joseph Sullender on how to best prepare for your retirement.
December 17, 2012(Encore presentation December 24, 2012)

Tags: Joseph Sullender , Bob Leins , Tammy Flanagan , federal retirement , fiscal cliff , sequestration , Social Security , Social Security Dual Entitlement benefits , F Fund investments

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Insurance options to consider as Open Season draws to a close

Benefits consultant Walton Francis offers top tips for federal employees considering a new health plan. Open Season runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10.

Tags: pay and benefits , health insurance , Open Season , Walton Francis , Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees , Andrew Mitchell

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How to deal with holiday stress

Lifestyle coach Patti Hudson talks about maintaining a positive outlook during the holidays.
December 10, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , holiday , holiday anxiety , Patti Hudson , Bob Leins , John Elliott ,

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Your last-minute questions as Open Season comes to a close

Insurance expert and author Walton Francis joins Bob Leins and John Elliott to answer those remaining questions you may have as you make your decision about your FEHBP this open season.

Tags: Bob Leins , John Elliott , Walt Francis , Open Season , FEHBP , Walton Francis

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Reps from Kaiser Permanente answer FEHBP questions

Director of Federal Sales and Account Management John C. Patrick and Dr. Fazi Sabi, OBGYN and site lead for the Gaithersburg Super Hub, join hosts Bob Leins and Tammy Flanagan to talk about the plans available to the federal employee in the Kaiser system.

Tags: Bob Leins , Tammy Flanagan , John Patrick , Fazi Sabi , FEHBP , Open Season , Kaiser Permanente

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Aetna options for FEHB during Open Season

Tom Bernatavitz, senior vice president and head of federal plans for Aetna, talks about the federal employee health benefit options that his company is offering.
November 19, 2012

Tags: Tom Bernatavitz , Aetna , Open Season , HMOs , federal health benefits , consumer directed health plans , HDHP , FEDVIP , ACOs , Aetna value plan , CDHP , Bob Leins , John Elliott ,

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When a 'COLA' is not a 'COLA'

Federal benefits specialist Bob Braunstein and host Bob Leins discuss in detail the pay adjustment system for feds and retirees.
October 29, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , COLAs , federal retirement , Consumer Price Index , Bob Braunstein , Bob Leins ,

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Tips for Open Season 2013

Benefits consultants Walton Francis and Ed Zurndorfer offer top tips for federal employees considering a new health plan. Open Season runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10.

Tags: pay and benefits , health insurance , Open Season , Ed Zurndorfer , Walton Francis , Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employ , Jolie Lee

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