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Financial Insights for First Responders
Practical money guidance built around the realities of a first responder career.
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One Month In — Thank You
Financial Survival for Law Enforcement has been out for one month. I want to say thank you — genuinely. To…
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The Parking Lot Problem
The Parking Lot Problem Walk through any department parking lot before the start of a shift. Look at what’s sitting…
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The One Insurance Policy Most Officers Never Buy (And Regret It)
The One Insurance Policy Most Officers Never Buy (And Regret It) Ask any officer about life insurance and they’ll give…
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Coaching → Planning → Investment Management: Planning Your Money for the Long Term
There’s a path to getting your financial life right — and it isn’t the same for everyone, and it doesn’t…
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We Remember
Memorial Day isn’t about cookouts. I know that sounds obvious, but it’s worth saying out loud, because the holiday has…
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Your Pension Is Not a Financial Plan
Your Pension Is Not a Financial Plan Every officer I’ve ever talked with about retirement eventually says some version of…
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The Two-Account System That Changed How I Manage Money on Shift
The Two-Account System That Changed How I Manage Money on Shift I’m not a morning person. After a night shift…
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It’s Here.
Today is May 11th. Financial Survival for Law Enforcement is out. The hardcover is available now. The paperback follows tomorrow.…
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Financial Survival for Law Enforcement — It’s Almost Here
I’ve always been a reader. I’ve always wanted to write a book. I’ve had two books that I work on…
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The Income Illusion: Why Your Paycheck Isn’t as Stable as You Think
The Income Illusion: Why Your Paycheck Isn’t as Stable as You Think There’s a moment every newer officer experiences —…