Highball Helper Blog

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!

January 30, 2019

6 Common Pre-Railroad Retirement Mistakes that Cost Dearly

Even with a good income, there are some big mistakes that can foul up your railroad retirement. And the effects won’t be realized until it’s too late to make financial repairs.

Retirement Financial Planning

January 14, 2019

Budgeting Resolutions for the New Year to Stay on Track

Make 2019 the year you finally take control of your financial life. These 3 tips will help you create a realistic budget to pay down your debts.

Budgeting Financial Planning

December 7, 2018

5 Steps to Building a Financial Safety Net

Just as the train approaches the steep hill the Helper locomotives latch on to assist the train over the grade. The Helper locomotives are a short term solution to immediate challenge the train faces. You should think of the financial safety net the same way. It is a bundle of liquid cash that helps your family get over short term challenges that come up in life.

Budgeting Financial Planning Emergency Fund