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!

February 26, 2019

What Every Railroader Should Know About Taxes and Railroad Retirement

Taxes and Railroad Retirement Benefits: What Every Railroader Should Know

January 22, 2019

Check Out How Railroad Retirement Crushes Social Security

Over the years I have come into contact with people who love their careers with the railroad and others who shall we say have less then kind things to say. But the one thing you rarely hear bad words about is the benefits afforded to railroad workers through the Railroad Retirement Act.

Tier 1 Tier 2 Retirement