Should I Use My Overtime to Pay Off Debt or Build My 457(b)?
You just opened your paycheck and saw the overtime hit. The number is larger than usual, and for a moment it feels like breathing room. Then the math walks back into the room. The credit card balance is still sitting there. The truck payment still wants its cut. Maybe there’s a personal loan from a […]
Will Overtime Affect your Firefighter Retirement?
Let’s talk overtime, pensions, and your retirement – a topic that hits close to home for every firefighter pulling extra shifts. You’re sacrificing time with family, taking on more exposure risks, and pushing your body harder. But does that overtime actually boost your pension or improve the chances of retirement success? And more importantly – […]