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 importance of matching your spending with your guaranteed retirement income streams. Understand the percent of your retirement spending that should be matched by guaranteed retirement income.
Learn the tax implication your railroad's grant of Restricted Stock or RSUs. Understand what you can expect when the taxes are due. Learn why proper tax planning can help reduce your tax bill.
Learn the different account types available to railroaders who want to save and grow their money. Watch to understand the different types so you can accomplish your goals.
Unless your life never changes which is doubtful. Railroaders should be reviewing their Estate Plan annually. Watch the different scenarios when you should be updating your documents.
Watch this video as I walk through two different railroad retirees. Learn how much more a railroader who retires at 60 vs retiree at 62 can expect in railroad retirement
The number one destroyer of financial wealth is divorce. Retired railroaders who have been married for over 10 years can expect to split their assets right down the middle. Learn how this leaves the railroader and the spouse with reduced income and increased expenses in railroad retirement. It is wise sometimes to invest in your relationships just as much as you investments.
Learn tax saving strategies when giving to charity in Railroad Retirement.
Using Health Savings Accounts for Railroad Retirement provides a great Triple Tax Free investment account.
How much do you need for Railroad Retirement? Learn three simple steps to understand your Railroad Retirement possibilities.
Thinking about collecting Social Security while working for the railroad. Learn the detrimental effects that strategy can have on your Railroad Retirement.