The Helper locomotive is there to assist trains to get over steep grades. This blog serves the same purpose. It is here to help give ideas to get you over those steep financial grades that lie ahead of you. I hope you enjoy!
Learn the timing of when to collect Railroad Retirement and/or Social Security.
Learn when a widow should claim her Social Security in lieu of her Tier 1 Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity benefits.
Learn the tradeoffs by retiring before you start your Railroad Retirement annuity without 30 years.
Learn what Railroad Medicare covers and more importantly doesn't cover in your Railroad Retirement.
Understand the implications on your spouse's annuity when you go back to work in Railroad Retirement and the possible big impact on your retirement plans.
Understand how the Current Connection only pertains to before you start your Railroad Retirement Service and Age annuity.
Understand the the required months of service you need in the last 30 months before your start your Railroad Retirement Service and Age annuity.
Learn the impact of going to do paid charity work when leaving the railroad and not eligible to start Railroad Retirement.
Understand the Work and Age deductions that will affect a railroader's Railroad Retirement Service and Age annuity.
Learn how the RRB handles underpayments through RESCUE Awards when it comes to your Railroad Retirement Service and Age annuity.