Tag: Personal Finance

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Pulling the Pin: Planning for Your Retirement from Law Enforcement

Here are a few thoughts I've collected over the years of knowing a great many retired officers who are incredibly happy and successful after they've shelved the uniform, returned to civilian ranks, and done amazing things as "regular people" after leaving active-duty.

March 13, 2020

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The Growing Gap in Pension Funding

Government retirement programs may not be as safe as you think. Here's what you can do to protect your future.

August 8, 2018

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Expenses: What to Cut and What to Keep

Not everything you spend money on is equal, so learn to prioritize.

April 4, 2018

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How Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact You and Your Family?

Significant changes are coming to your taxes. Here are the highlights with emphasis on topics that are likely to apply to police officers and their families.

March 2, 2018

Technology

The Buzz About Bitcoin

Before you invest in this cryptocurrency, it's important to understand what it is and how it works.

February 8, 2018

Training

Reading List to Make 2018 Your Best Financial Year Yet

I want to share a list of the four books that have most impacted my financial success as I've made a study of wealth building over the last several years.

January 4, 2018

Training

Why You Should Consider the HSA

A health savings account can save you money, but only if you enroll in one before the deadline.

December 7, 2017

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How to Pay for the Things You Want

Understand the difference between assets and liabilities, know which is which, and quit borrowing to pay for liabilities. It's making you poor.

August 7, 2017

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Life Insurance as a Savings Vehicle

By maximizing the advantages of whole life insurance, you can accrue secure capital that you can loan to yourself with no penalty and no tax implications.

July 10, 2017

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Stop Living Check-to-Check

Over half of police officers live paycheck-to-paycheck. With three steps, you can start paying the bills while also saving money.

June 16, 2017

Training

How to Give Your Child a Financial Head Start

It used to be easy to save for your child's future. Today, building wealth for your kids is harder.

May 4, 2016

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National Police Credit Union for FOP Members Opens

A marketing division of CPFCU, NPCU is the only national full-service credit union created solely to serve the financial needs of all Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members and their families across the country in order to help them realize their life’s goals.

May 14, 2015