Retirement Planning & Resources
Violent crime against seniors in America has surged by 331% in the last decade, making safety a top priority for retirees; do you agree with the rankings?
Portland Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie will retire in early March
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden
Retirement is often difficult for firefighters, unprepared for the sense of identity loss
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Napa County Deputy Fire Chief Jason Martin helped reorganize the department after devastating wildfires
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Modern amenities to keep you productive and healthy
Dracut Lieutenant Kevin Martin was known for the wealth of knowledge that he passed down to other firefighters
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
To help Americans find the best places to retire, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities; do you know where you want to live when you retire?
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
Retired Greenwich Firefighter Jerry Romaniello was a weekend player until the Candlewood Valley course was up for sale
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
Leaving the occupation you love is hard to do
Tacoma Fire Chief Tory Green led the department through the coronavirus pandemic and created a behavioral health crisis program
As she steps down from the top spot in Baltimore County, Rund takes on a new, family-focused role with the NFFF
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
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Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
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