The Shield Finance Blog

Retirement & Pensions

Financial education, coaching insights, and real talk about money for first responders.

What the Social Security Fairness Act Actually Means for You
Retirement & Pensions
What the Social Security Fairness Act Actually Means for You

What the Social Security Fairness Act Actually Means for You Here’s some genuinely good news — and I mean that. It doesn’t come around often at the intersection…

Jul 21, 2026 · Ryan Skaggs
How to Invest When You’re Too Tired to Think About It
Retirement & Pensions
How to Invest When You’re Too Tired to Think About It

How to Invest When You’re Too Tired to Think About It I’m not going to tell you how to beat the market. There are no stock tips in…

Jul 14, 2026 · Ryan Skaggs
Your 457(b): The Retirement Account Built for Law Enforcement
Retirement & Pensions
Your 457(b): The Retirement Account Built for Law Enforcement

Your 457(b): The Retirement Account Built for Law Enforcement Most officers know their pension. They’re less clear on the 457(b) — and in most cases, they’re not using…

Jun 23, 2026 · Ryan Skaggs
Your Pension Is Not a Financial Plan
Retirement & Pensions
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 the same thing. “I’ve got my pension. I’ll…

May 19, 2026 · Ryan Skaggs
Don't Miss a Post

Financial education delivered to your inbox.

New articles on first responder finances, pension strategy, debt payoff, and more — straight to your inbox.