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 requirements the RRB puts in place to consider your marriage valid to collect a Railroad Retirement Survivor or Spousal Annuity.
Learn how to move funds from your Roth 401k to your Roth IRA without incurring penalties for your Railroad Retirement.
Learn the alternatives to build a great Railroad Retirement when a railroad fails to offer a 401K plan.
Learn five big mistakes to avoid in Railroad Medicare and understand the proactive steps you should be taking before medicare starts while continuing Medicare.
Learn six mistakes you need to avoid in order not to blow up your Railroad Retirement
Learn the proper tax forms you need to file to withhold the correct amount on your taxes in Railroad Retirement
Learn the impact on the Railroad Retirement Spousal Annuity when a spouse is collecting Social Security. Understand the proper timing of the spousal annuity to maximize their benefits
Learn steps to take when you have been paying into Social Security before or after working for the railroad and understand the importance of timing your Railroad Retirement benefits.
Learn when a retiring railroader should access the Health Insurance Marketplace for their Railroad Retirement healthcare.
Learn the steps a railroader can take to stop the RRB from taking back a Railroad Retirement overpayment.