National Safety Month: 4 Layers of Monetary Protection
June is National Safety Month, and while it usually focuses on physical safety, it’s also…
Backdoor Roth Contributions for Firefighters
The median firefighter in the U.S. earns around $60,000 a year – yet most firefighter…
Firefighter Families’ Guide to 529 College-Savings Plans
May 29 (5/29) is celebrated as “529 Day” – a reminder to start saving for…
Post-Career Pivot: Managing the Psychological Side of Retirement Money
Retirement from the fire service isn’t just clocking out one last time. It’s a leap…
Mid-Career Financial Moves Firefighters Can’t Afford to Miss
By the time you’re a decade or two into the job, you’ve seen some things.…
Safe Growth and Lifetime Income: The Power of Indexed Annuities for City of Elizabeth Workers
In the first part of this series, we dug into the nuts and bolts of…
Meet Your New Retirement Sidekick: The 457(b) Plan for City of Elizabeth Workers
Once upon a time, in 1889, German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck1 had a brilliant idea:…
Second-Job Income: Smart Strategies for Firefighters with Side Hustles
Back in 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia – and…
Why Firefighters Need to Plan for the ‘Retirement Gap’
Retiring early sounds great – more time for family, travel, or a second career. In…
Tax Season Prep: Firefighter Tax Hacks
It’s a familiar scene every spring: the firehouse banter shifts from last night’s 3-alarm blaze…
Firefighter Financial Spring Cleaning – Easy Steps to a Stronger Future
Just like you clean your gear after a call, your finances need regular maintenance, too.…
Group Life Insurance Versus Individual Policies for Firefighters
Firefighting is a high-risk profession, and securing the right life insurance is critical for protecting…
Repeal of WEP/GPO: What Firefighters Need to Know
It’s a late evening at the firehouse in 2024. After decades of service, this is…
Firefighter Heart Health: Facing the Hidden Threat and Protecting Your Future
Introduction: A Life-Saving Mission Beyond the Flames In honor of American Heart Month, let’s talk…
Will Overtime Affect your Firefighter Retirement?
Let’s talk overtime, pensions, and your retirement – a topic that hits close to home…