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 for a disabled child to receive a Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity
If your spouse passes away, what happens to your Railroad Retirement spousal annuity?
Learn how Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuities work and connect to a widow’s Social Security.
Learn when a widow should claim her Social Security in lieu of her Tier 1 Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity benefits.
Learn if working a part time job in addition to your railroad job will sever your Current Connection and understand the potential impact not only on your Survivor Annuity but also your Tier 2 benefits.
Learn what a surviving spouse can expect and when they can start their Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity if the railroader passes away.
Learn the impact of working a part time job on your Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity.
Learn the impact of going to do paid charity work when leaving the railroad and not eligible to start Railroad Retirement.
Understand the significance of early age reductions that may apply if the Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity is claimed before your full retirement age (FRA).
Understand the impact on your Survivor Annuity when getting a another job before starting your Railroad Retirement