New Year, New Financial Resolutions: A Firefighter’s Guide to 2025
The New Year is almost here, and while you’re already fit for duty, we can…
Year-end Tax Tips for Firefighters
Taxes – who loves them? Well, they do fund our infrastructure, national security, and public…
When Should You Utilize a Trust?
Picture this: You’ve spent years building a life – your home, your pension, maybe a…
Single vs. Married Financial Planning: Tailoring Your Approach
If you’re like most firefighters, you’re married and own a home. In fact, the rates…
The Order of Investing for Firefighters
Alright, so you’re making a solid, consistent income, but you also have debt hanging around.…
Debt Strategies Every Firefighter Should Know
Debt has become a part of life for most Americans, and firefighters are no exception.…
Are You Ready to Retire? (A Checklist for Firefighters)
As a firefighter, deciding to retire isn’t as simple as hanging up your gear and…
Avoid These Key Mistakes in Firefighter Retirement Planning
Retirement planning isn’t just about numbers—especially for firefighters and first responders, who face unique financial…
When Should I Convert to Roth? (If Ever)
As a firefighter, your career likely offers a pension that provides stability during retirement. But…
Are You Financially Prepared for a Disability?
Firefighting is one of the most physically demanding and perilous professions. The inherent risks don’t…
Do Firefighters Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Firefighting is scary; rushing into burning buildings, tackling hazardous materials, and providing emergency medical care,…
When Firefighters Should Update Their Will
What’s the thing you look forward to the least in life? Paying bills, going to…
How Firefighters Can Use the HSA to Tackle Healthcare Costs
Healthcare is expensive, and as a firefighter, your retirement could be at risk—not just from…
Roth vs Traditional 457(b) Plans: What Firefighters Need to Know
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter to a French physicist regarding the permanency of…
Best Budgets for Firefighters: What Makes Sense for You?
A 2022 poll conducted by OppLoans revealed some frightening statistics: 53% of those surveyed had…