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!
If you are leaving or have left the railroad before the start of your Railroad Retirement annuity then you need to watch this video. I discuss a strategy you can use to protect your Survivor Annuity for your beneficiaries in case something unfortunately happens to you before retirement.
When railroaders leave the industry there is a profound effect on their Railroad Retirement. Learn the three benefits you could be losing by switching jobs.
Well it’s the new year and people are deluged with articles and news stories about things you can do to save money in the New Year. They usually require some sort of lifestyle sacrifice to accomplish your financial goals. Here are three free ideas for railroaders that don’t require any financial sacrifice to accomplish.
Railroaders have a unique set of challenges and opportunities that require a financial advisor who is knowledgeable about Railroad Retirement benefits. Here are five things that are important when selecting a financial advisor.
Thank you to all those railroaders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in defense of this country. Check out this article to see how you can grow your Railroad Retirement Annuity with your service to America.
If you have worked outside the railroad industry in a non-covered position, you need to watch this video to understand your reduction penalties on your Railroad Retirement Annuity. Please avoid surprises at retirement by knowing your Railroad Retirement Annuity benefits.
I discuss lashing-up your Railroad Retirement Annuity with your 401k to maximize your retirement income. Working together these become very powerful for achieving a great retirement.
As you are approaching retirement or in retirement someone will eventually try to "sell" you an annuity, but before you accept that "free" dinner seminar invitation understand if you need one. Railroaders should have a different view of annuities then most people.