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…
Mid-Year Financial Checkup for Firefighters
As a firefighter, you know the importance of regular health check-ups. But what about financial check-ups?…
Estate Planning Essentials for Firefighters
As a firefighter, you have one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Fighting…
How Staying Fit and Healthy Can Slash Your Retirement Costs
We believe a financial plan should factor in every aspect of your life. If you’ve…
Understanding the Benefits of a 457(b) Plan for Firefighters
As a firefighter, securing the retirement you deserve involves exploring every available option. If your…
How Inflation Affects Your Firefighter Retirement
We’ve discussed at great length the kinds of risks firefighters face in retirement, with medical…
Is an IRA Right for Me as a Firefighter?
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into retirement planning and investing, you’ve surely come across…