Lifestyle & Retirement

The sad reality is that many public safety families struggle to enforce the law on the street only to lose control of the battle at home

Not only does playing the bagpipes relieve stress, it can also bring a much needed sense of purpose

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

"My pension is the exact same as it was when I retired 34 years ago," said Robert McCann, a retired police officer

It’s no secret that the stress of police work can bleed into your off-duty life. But it doesn’t have to be debilitating

Make sure you know the rules before crossing state lines with your firearm

Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement

Retired Det. Costa Walton says he intends to divvy up the money between his children, nieces and nephews

Catherine Albera was one of the first two female officers sworn into the NYPD

State Sen. Mike Regan says the bill aims to help departments recruit and retain officers

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

The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits

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

The department will pay double-time after a buyout program enticed 100 officers to retire early

Cops often let the job define them, but establishing an identity outside policing is essential for planning for law enforcement retirement