There are many things to consider when looking at a DROP plan. You want the right strategy for peace of mind and a comfortable retirement. But if you don’t have a sustainable strategy, then your financial security goes right down the drain.… READ MORE
With so many ways to invest your retirement money, many first responders put off making a choice until it’s too late. There’s only so much to go around, and you need to pay your bills too!
Your deferred compensation plan is one of the biggest benefits available to first responders, so getting your contribution right is key to retiring on your terms.… READ MORE
Words like conservative and aggressive are tossed around in the investment world all the time. Same with passive and active. While these ideas seem to make sense when someone is shouting them at you from your television, reality is different.… READ MORE
You’ll never reach any goal without a plan. Your finances are no different. If you don’t proactively plan and strategize your financial life, you’ll find yourself working until you’re 90.… READ MORE
Our culture offers you unlimited “opportunity” to get in debt every day. A tremendous number of Americans have some amount of credit card debt.
If you find yourself in debt, there is a way out.… READ MORE
It’s been a crazy year. One full of unprecedented events. And when times are this confusing, it can be tempting to abandon your plans and wait for them to be over.
But this is the worst thing you can do!… READ MORE
Money is a complicated topic. We all have ideas and associations with money that we picked up over the course of our lives.
But these hold us back from saving the money we need to retire on our own terms. The wrong ideas can lead to devastating financial consequences.… READ MORE
Money is a difficult topic to discuss with other people. This makes it tempting to do it alone when it comes to planning your retirement.
This is a mistake.
Even with the necessary knowledge, your emotional connection to your money can blow up your retirement.… READ MORE
When it comes to our vacations, we plan every single detail to make sure everything is perfect. We understand that hope is not a strategy when it comes to pulling off a memorable trip.
So why do we do the opposite with our retirement?… READ MORE
Pension Attention is a show dedicated to helping firefighters and police officers take charge of their finances to build a life they love.
Your host Brad Barrett is a Managing Director and Partner at One Capital Management, a top ranked independent investment advisory firm managing $2B in assets for clients.… READ MORE
