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!
Even with health insurance from your railroad medical bills can pile up quickly and you may find yourself struggling to cover the costs. Don't let large medical bills discourage you, follow these 6 steps to get them paid.
We’ve rounded up the four most common mistakes soon-to-be railroad retirees make regarding their money, so you can prepare now to make your transition into railroad retirement a bit smoother.
Understand the impact of divorce on you railroad retirement. Recognize the assets that can be loss in a divorce proceeding.
Railroaders make sure you get the enjoyment and fulfillment you deserve from your retirement by following these six ways to beat out post-retirement depression.
While railroaders do extremely hard work, they should plan for the possibility of a long railroad retirement. The numbers from the RRB confirm that railroaders live just as long as general public.
If you haven’t done all of your professional life in the railroad industry then you need to understand how Social Security and Railroad Retirement affect your retirement income.
If you're switching jobs, its time to review your old 401(k) account. Know the facts before you choose between rolling over, withdrawing or leaving it alone.
The importance of distributing your retirement accounts in a tax efficient manner can't be understated. If you are interested in maximizing your railroad retirement income check out this video. I discuss some strategies to consider in Railroad Retirement.
I discuss lashing-up your Railroad Retirement Annuity with your 401k to maximize your retirement income. Working together these become very powerful for achieving a great retirement.
As you approach retirement, there are dangerous tracks you have to cross. Make sure you cover these three areas in planning for a successful railroad retirement.