Retiring Out-of-State: What Firefighters Should Know Before Relocating
After decades in the fire service, you might be dreaming of a sunny, affordable place…
Growing Your Family? Financial Planning for Firefighters Expecting a Child
Welcoming a new baby into your family is exciting. But it’s also a little daunting,…
Your Digital Estate Plan: Protecting Passwords, Crypto & Cloud Memories
Firefighter John always ran into danger without hesitation, saving lives and earning respect. But one…
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…