Retirement Planning & Resources
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
Our handy guide helps you make informed choices about cruise lengths, packing essentials and pre-cruise preparation
Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
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Is there such a thing as “too old to serve”?
Democrat-backed bill lowers maximum pension retirement age from 60 to 55
High court rejected claims from three dozen firefighters and police officers that the merger of 649 systems violates the state’s constitution
The Senate bill would allow small city, county departments to hire retired firefighters for chief officer positions
California public pension money has become the economic lifeblood in the Boise suburb of Eagle
Consolidation tied to property tax relief is being reviewed for possible constitutional violation
The Tumwater Fire Department joins the Thurston County Peer Support Consortium, helping FFs with stress and traumatic incidents
Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
North Cascades Smokejumper Bill Moody parachuted into Siberia once in a U.S.-Soviet exchange program
Firefighters and police officers nearing the 20-year mark will be able to retire early with a reduced pension
Joe Kerr served with the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Fire Department for over 30 years
Firefighters and police officers say pension cuts in 2012 are a reason why recruitment is low
A 2021 law allowed nearly 8,000 officers and firefighters about to reach 20 years of service a two-year window to retire early with half their final compensation
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