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 work deductions heading your way by working and collecting your Railroad Retirement before your FRA.
Learn the proper way to take distributions from your 401k to supplement your income before Railroad Retirement starts.
Learn the impact your Social Security benefit has on calculating your Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefit and understand that a railroader won't get two distinct checks from Social Security and Railroad Retirement.
Learn essential tax planning ideas for railroaders that you must accomplish before the calendar year ends.
Learn the basics of pension reduction when your Railroad Retirement annuity kicks in.
Understand the requirements that the Railroad Retirement Board use to determine if you are truly an independent consultant.
Understand the possible penalties if you collect benefits from your Railroad Retirement and Social Security at the same time
Learn the Age Reductions that will impact your Railroad Retirement annuity if you retire before your Full Retirement Age (FRA).
Learn the pitfalls when you are collecting Railroad Retirement and Railroad Medicare.
Understand how the work deductions are calculated off your Self Employment income in Railroad Retirement.