Financial Planning

What you need to know

This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape

I hope that by shining a light on some of the misguided advice I received, I can help other officers avoid making similar mistakes

As a leader, it is your responsibility to provide resources for your officers so they can develop a high-level financial wellness plan

Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips

Regardless of what option turns out to best fit your family’s needs, there are some very important points to remember as you’re making choices

Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family

The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers

The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means

How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions

Police leaders celebrated the bill, saying it could help alleviate the police recruiting crisis

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has seen considerable success from a wellness team designed to help cops cope

Some key tips for staying safe in the new year

Having a college degree could means thousands more in income each year

Many merchants offer special discounts to LEOs as a "thank you" for their service