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 about the possible deductions from continuing to work and collecting on your Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity.
Watch this edition of the Highball Advisors Whiteboard to get a working knowledge of what a widower of a railroader can expect from their Survivor Annuity.
Understand the Railroad Retirement benefits afforded your family in case you aren't there anymore. Learn how the Family Maximum is calculated when your family starts receiving your Survivor Annuity.
If you are leaving the Railroad then watch this video. Railroaders need to understand the consequences and responsibilities of accepting a "Buyout" from the railroad.
Every railroader must understand these three important numbers when it comes to Railroad Retirement.
If you are leaving or have left the railroad before the start of your Railroad Retirement annuity then you need to watch this video. I discuss a strategy you can use to protect your Survivor Annuity for your beneficiaries in case something unfortunately happens to you before retirement.
When railroaders leave the industry there is a profound effect on their Railroad Retirement. Learn the three benefits you could be losing by switching jobs.
Learn the fundamentals of the Current Connection in Railroad Retirement. Understand which annuities are affected by the Current Connection. Also the basic requirements to get a Current Connection.
Part 1 of a 2 part series on Survivor Benefits in Railroad Retirement. Learn about how to qualify for Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity. Understand the eligibility requirements for receiving a Survivor Annuity. more...