The 5 Basic Steps of Navigating the Workers’ Comp System for LEO’s
You've probably heard the term 'workers' compensation' many times in your working life, and no doubt you've been paying into it for several years. But do you know how it works? We’ll explain the basic steps any employee goes through in a workers' comp situation and...
4 Side Hustles for Law Enforcement Personnel
At the end of an exhausting week, as a member of law enforcement, you probably get excited about kicking up your feet on your days off, going on an excursion with family or some friends, and generally, just relaxing. However, you also know those excursions and...
3 Useful Tips to Help Keep Young Kids Fire Safe
The topic of teaching fire safety to young children has a lot of moving parts. How fires start, how they can harm you, and of course, what to do if one starts if you are inside a house that is on fire are just a few. Of course, the first rule we think about when...
5 Critical Financial Conversations LEO Couples Must Have About Retirement
Most couples learn early in their relationship why communication is so important. For example, raising children and deciding where to live are two compelling topics that require solid communication. A third one, finances, should also be considered one of the most...
5 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early (and Why You Should)
If you are a recent first-time homeowner and, as such, a first-time mortgage owner, you're probably basking in the glow of finally having your act together enough to have accomplished home ownership. Congratulations! It required discipline and everyone knows it,...
6 Tips to Straighten Out a Monthly Budget When You’re Weekly Income Wiggles
Are you finding it impossible to make a monthly budget when your weekly paycheck is all over the map? One week your clipping coupons, and the next, you're having the time of your life (within reason). Good news: You are not alone. And if you or your spouse already...
7 Common Firefighter Injuries (and a Hot Tip)
It’s no secret that firefighting carries inherent risks to life and limb, whether a firefighter is putting down a fire at an empty warehouse or a two-story residential structure. Simply put, it isn't uncommon for firefighters to get injured – sometimes severely, to...
Level Up: 7 Ways for Men to Boost Their Health
If you're a man thinking about taking his health to the next level, the timing couldn't be better. Men's Health Week is June 12-18. Health is one of those things where improvement is almost always possible, not to mention necessary if your career demands it. So...
3 Reasons to Chase F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
Where's the F.I.R.E.? It's here, and it's moving fast! F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a movement that's gaining steam. Simply put, it encourages a highly accelerated pace of savings and investing to achieve financial independence and retire far...
3 Easy Pieces: Getting Your Investments On at 30
If you're 30-ish years old and just starting to think about investing, give yourself a pat on the back. Thirty years old gives you plenty of time to save for retirement. Along with nailing down an affordable, long-term care plan that will protect your wages if you...