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!
The Railroad Retirement Annuity is bedrock of a railroaders retirement. Just how stable is the Railroad Retirement Board? Watch as I take a deep dive into the RRB Board of Trustees report to Congress.
Some railroaders retire after their 30 years of service. However they might not yet be 60 years to collect their Railroad Retirement Annuity. Learn how to fund those early years of retirement before your Railroad Retirement annuity and 401k kick in.
When railroaders come to highballadvisors.com, the phrase "Is Railroad Retirement Worth It?" is the most searched phrase that drives traffic to my site. Well here is the answer to the most searched phrase.
Before you decide to leave the railroad industry, here are some items to think about before you make your decision.
Every railroader must understand these three important numbers when it comes to Railroad Retirement.
Understand the great rate of return railroaders can achieve by paying more in railroad retirement taxes.
Where is your income coming in from in Railroad Retirement? Understanding the answer to this question is a key building block to any successful retirement plan. Learn the basics of retirement income for railroaders and the guidelines for spending in retirement.
In the this foundational video you will learn the basics of Tier 2 in Railroad Retirement. If you are a railroader expecting to receive these benefits then this video is for you.
Understand the value of Tier 2 benefits for Railroad Retirement 1. Guaranteed Retirement Income 2. Replacement Value of Tier 2 3. Opportunity to adjust Retirement Glide Path
If you are leaving the railroad with a buyout/allowance. You need to understand the impact on your: ✅ Income Tax and Payroll Tax ✅ Railroad Retirement ✅ Budget