/retirement Retirement Planning & Resources en-US Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ /wellness-week/secure-your-financial-future-a-first-responders-guide-to-money-management Maximize your financial security with expert guidance on first responder investing, retirement planning, and pension strategies. Learn how to grow wealth and secure your future. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:02:53 GMT /wellness-week/secure-your-financial-future-a-first-responders-guide-to-money-management /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:40:11 GMT /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ /retirement/what-the-social-security-fairness-act-means-for-your-retirement-a-planning-guide-for-first-responders From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:38:42 GMT /retirement/what-the-social-security-fairness-act-means-for-your-retirement-a-planning-guide-for-first-responders /retirement/over-3m-to-receive-increase-in-payments-through-social-security-fairness-act Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:05:26 GMT /retirement/over-3m-to-receive-increase-in-payments-through-social-security-fairness-act /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-retroactive-social-security-payments-on-the-way-for-first-responders Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:53:00 GMT /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-retroactive-social-security-payments-on-the-way-for-first-responders /wellness-week/secure-your-financial-future-a-first-responders-guide-to-money-management Maximize your financial security with expert guidance on first responder investing, retirement planning, and pension strategies. Learn how to grow wealth and secure your future. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:02:53 GMT /wellness-week/secure-your-financial-future-a-first-responders-guide-to-money-management /retirement/higher-social-security-payments-on-the-way-for-many-retired-first-responders The Social Security Administration will begin processing retroactive payments and will send increased monthly payments to people affected by the Social Security Fairness Act Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:53:43 GMT /retirement/higher-social-security-payments-on-the-way-for-many-retired-first-responders /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:40:11 GMT /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act /wellness-week/webinar-money-smarts-for-first-responders-how-to-build-wealth-and-crush-debt You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:55:58 GMT /wellness-week/webinar-money-smarts-for-first-responders-how-to-build-wealth-and-crush-debt /retirement/articles/ems-from-a-distance-budget-basics-HoL88ukq7uh3SL3r/ Be realistic when estimating future expenses and check your progress early and often to balance your budget Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:14:00 GMT /retirement/articles/ems-from-a-distance-budget-basics-HoL88ukq7uh3SL3r/ /careers/articles/the-last-tone-exploring-your-post-ems-career-options-2LvXpmemRPwhIO6D/ Our co-hosts sit down with Buck Ferris, an organ donation training coordinator, who discusses the logistics of his post-EMS profession Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:54:00 GMT /careers/articles/the-last-tone-exploring-your-post-ems-career-options-2LvXpmemRPwhIO6D/ /retirement/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-social-security-fairness-act Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:59:00 GMT /retirement/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-social-security-fairness-act /financial-planning/articles/ems-from-a-distance-money-matters-nVpk2FFQmXBQK7J2/ Money matters: EMS tax preparation tips and advice on when to take social security Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:43:00 GMT /financial-planning/articles/ems-from-a-distance-money-matters-nVpk2FFQmXBQK7J2/ /retirement/ill-deputy-chief-of-ems-retires-after-24-years Moline Deputy Chief Travis Noyd recalled wondering about his path in engineering technology before deciding to switch careers and become a paramedic Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:01:19 GMT /retirement/ill-deputy-chief-of-ems-retires-after-24-years /retirement/on-the-job-injuries-8-things-providers-should-know-about-medical-retirement Your options will vary depending on your agency’s benefits package and your state’s policies regarding injured workers, but you can prepare now Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:40:00 GMT /retirement/on-the-job-injuries-8-things-providers-should-know-about-medical-retirement /financial-planning/articles/budgeting-for-first-responders-how-to-make-a-budget-you-will-actually-stick-with-WJWBqShdlbIOcvqe/ Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:03:00 GMT /financial-planning/articles/budgeting-for-first-responders-how-to-make-a-budget-you-will-actually-stick-with-WJWBqShdlbIOcvqe/ /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-signed-into-law-boosting-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders The new law eliminates provisions that reduced benefits for retired first responders and other public servants, offering retroactive and future payment increases Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:27:18 GMT /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-signed-into-law-boosting-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders /legislation-funding/senate-passes-social-security-fairness-act-to-boost-benefits-for-many-public-service-retirees Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:18:21 GMT /legislation-funding/senate-passes-social-security-fairness-act-to-boost-benefits-for-many-public-service-retirees /off-duty/new-york-new-jersey-top-list-of-safest-states-to-retire 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? Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /off-duty/new-york-new-jersey-top-list-of-safest-states-to-retire /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-passes-in-senate-moves-towards-final-vote The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:07 GMT /retirement/social-security-fairness-act-passes-in-senate-moves-towards-final-vote /family-home/7-ways-to-plan-for-ems-retirement-as-a-rookie Without a defined pension plan, most providers are on the hook for saving for retirement; check out these tips to help you get started Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:14:25 GMT /family-home/7-ways-to-plan-for-ems-retirement-as-a-rookie /retirement/articles/6-threats-to-a-rewarding-retirement-after-a-career-in-ems-iRHJRrBRPAym6lu2/ From concerns over financial security to the physical and mental toll a career in EMS takes, providers should be preparing for retirement now Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:12:07 GMT /retirement/articles/6-threats-to-a-rewarding-retirement-after-a-career-in-ems-iRHJRrBRPAym6lu2/ /retirement/wis-fds-only-female-captain-retires-to-pursue-a-life-of-adventure Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /retirement/wis-fds-only-female-captain-retires-to-pursue-a-life-of-adventure /retirement/bill-to-protect-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders-public-servants-passes-house The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:04:04 GMT /retirement/bill-to-protect-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders-public-servants-passes-house /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:48:21 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/setting-yourself-up-for-retirement-VRUstll3WPZ7ihFr/ /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:23:43 GMT /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran /retirement/from-ems-to-civilian-life-navigating-life-after-public-safety Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:03:37 GMT /retirement/from-ems-to-civilian-life-navigating-life-after-public-safety /retirement/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-social-security-fairness-act Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:59:00 GMT /retirement/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-social-security-fairness-act /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-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 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:22:18 GMT /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement /retirement/what-the-social-security-fairness-act-means-for-your-retirement-a-planning-guide-for-first-responders From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:38:42 GMT /retirement/what-the-social-security-fairness-act-means-for-your-retirement-a-planning-guide-for-first-responders /retirement/wis-fds-only-female-captain-retires-to-pursue-a-life-of-adventure Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /retirement/wis-fds-only-female-captain-retires-to-pursue-a-life-of-adventure /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:23:43 GMT /off-duty/13-ingredients-for-a-fulfilling-retirement-a-recipe-from-a-33-year-public-safety-veteran