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 Federal Reserve continues to punish savers with extremely low interest rates. Learn the true cost of keeping your money in riskless investments.
Contemplating leaving the railroad during these uncertain economic times? Learn some the issues you need to consider before you make that leap, and the effect on your Railroad Retirement.
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.
As railroaders enter their 50s it is a good time to plan for them to plan for their long term healthcare needs in retirement. Understand the flexibility afforded railroaders who plan for their long term care needs before they go into retirement.
Understand why Target Date Funds might not be right for your Railroad Retirement. Learn about the opportunity you are giving up by selecting a Target Retirement fund based on perceived retirement age.
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.
If Joe Biden beats Donald Trump to win the US Presidency, railroaders should know and understand the impact of Biden's plan on your Railroad Retirement.
If you are looking for a "great" retirement after years of working for the railroad, I lay out some simple steps railroaders can take to achieve their great retirement dreams. These steps are great building blocks to help you plan for Railroad Retirement.
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.
A classic lyric by the Allman Brothers gives a good overview of the public's view of financial advisors. In this video I'll help railroaders understand what they should be looking for when they seek financial advice.