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…
Life Insurance Policy Review: Are You Still Getting the Right Coverage?
Your life insurance needs aren’t static. As your career progresses and your family grows, that…
2025 Retirement Changes: What Every Firefighter Needs to Know
If you’re balancing a pension with additional retirement savings, 2025’s rule changes directly impact your…