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...
The Cost of Becoming Disabled, Part 1: What’s Your Most Valuable Asset?
If someone asked you, “What is your most valuable asset?” you’d probably immediately think of material possessions that are paid off, whether they hold their value or not. You might say a newer vehicle or a modest vacation cabin you inherited from your grandfather...
4 Ways Firefighters (and Spouses) Can Earn Passive Income
Whether you are a firefighter with a full-time schedule or the spouse of a firefighter who manages the household full time, there are still ways to earn passive income. As everyone knows, every bit of income will add up to a more comfortable retirement (where peace of...
Credit/No Credit: 4 Ways To Repair Your Credit Score
It's one thing to build a good credit rating, but it's a different thing to try to fix a credit score quickly once it is in a state of disrepair. The good news is it’s possible. In addition to having discipline with your spending, there are specific ways to quickly...