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 four different cases when a railroader should start their Railroad Retirement annuity earlier than expected.
Learn areas of expertise a financial advisor must offer to a railroader in Railroad Retirement.
Learn how the Railroad Retirement Survivor Annuity calculation could have detrimental effect on your survivor's retirement income.
Learn 8 strategies to help a railroad retiree lower their tax burden in Railroad Retirement.
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 how to recoup overpayment of Social Security payroll taxes when working for the railroad.
Learn the basics of pension reduction when your Railroad Retirement annuity kicks in.