Retirement Planning & Resources
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Be realistic when estimating future expenses and check your progress early and often to balance your budget
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
The Social Security Administration will begin processing retroactive payments and will send increased monthly payments to people affected by the Social Security Fairness Act
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Our co-hosts sit down with Buck Ferris, an organ donation training coordinator, who discusses the logistics of his post-EMS profession
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Moline Deputy Chief Travis Noyd recalled wondering about his path in engineering technology before deciding to switch careers and become a paramedic
Your options will vary depending on your agency’s benefits package and your state’s policies regarding injured workers, but you can prepare now
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
The new law eliminates provisions that reduced benefits for retired first responders and other public servants, offering retroactive and future payment increases
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
Violent crime against seniors in America has surged by 331% in the last decade, making safety a top priority for retirees; do you agree with the rankings?
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Without a defined pension plan, most providers are on the hook for saving for retirement; check out these tips to help you get started
From concerns over financial security to the physical and mental toll a career in EMS takes, providers should be preparing for retirement now
Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
To help Americans find the best places to retire, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities; do you know where you want to live when you retire?
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
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