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A Close Call Answers: Am I Really Ready to Retire?

Sometimes, though, life throws us curveballs we never saw coming. On Friday, I had a heart attack.

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3 Reasons Why Your Home’s Value Matters as a Firefighter

Understanding the value of your home is a key to your financial well-being as a firefighter.

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Reflections at 50: Five Wellness Lessons Learned Over 30 Years in the Fire Service

I turned 50 last year and recently hit the 30-year mark in my fire service journey. Lately, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my life and career. It has been an amazing ride, but I certainly recognize the physical, mental, and emotional toll that this job has taken on me over the last three decades.

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Are You Prepared for Retirement?

When we begin our careers, retirement looms like a distant oasis, the place where we’ll enjoy our reward after years of hard work. We’ll relax, and spend the rest of our lives traveling, living large, and doing all the things we put off while we were working.

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Retirement: The Long, Hard Road of Fighting Age Bias

A wave of pandemic-related early retirements may be about to reverse itself. Instead of older Americans fleeing the labor force, more are expected to participate in it over the coming years.

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Discovering New Opportunities in Fire Service Retirement

Whether you are a volunteer or a career firefighter, retiring from the service is a significant step and should involve a plan to help with the transition, both duties you held at the department, and personally to help adjust to a new lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around the station.

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Don’t Wait Until It Hits The Fan To Make A Plan

You've been to the doctor again. You learned you have 24 hours left to live. This question isn't about what you would do with the little time left. Ask yourself, "What feelings am I experiencing? What regrets and unfulfilled dreams come to mind? What do I wish I had done in this life?"

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Strategies For Retirement

Retirement planning. Don’t let these two words scare you. While the thought of determining pensions, government benefits, retirement age and lifestyle goals send some people running in the opposite direction, it doesn’t have to be a head-spinning experience. The trick is to use an expert who can help you to build a solid, secure plan for your future.

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