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Lifestyle & Retirement

In the Lifestyle & Retirement section you’ll find expert columns and articles on topics ranging from retirement and finance to off-duty hobbies, marriage advice, second jobs, and more, to prepare you for your career and life after you’ve pulled the pin!

Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
Check out our specially curated list of thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on Amazon, each carefully selected to honor the special woman in your life
Having a hobby is an effective way to manage stress; it can also increase overall physical and mental wellbeing
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
Spero Georgedakis has partnered with the Florida Police Benevolent Association to help officers move from Calif. and N.Y. to Florida to take advantage of transfer bonuses
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how many are thinking ahead when it comes to their taxes and found the percentage of those who aren’t sure if they’ll get a tax refund is up to 25% from 20% last year
Their partner snoring (52%), scrolling through their phone before bed (33%) and getting up at night to use the bathroom (33%) were found to be the most common sleep-disruptive habits
“It’s never too early to plan your law enforcement retirement, but it’s also never too late.”
An extra hour of sleep and extra hour of evening daylight can be a welcome change after months of darkness, but it also impacts our sleep, and in turn, our health, experts say
The tour honors the service of Airmen both past and present in a showcase of musical excellence with all concerts free and open to the public
With the benefit of hindsight, I can share that my physical training regimen allowed me to retire physically, legally and emotionally undefeated after a career full of challenges
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
Caffeine, supplements, cravings — our nutritionists break down their top tips
National survey also finds 3 in 5 Americans believe that AI will lead to better heart care
“It’s a sense of accomplishment to know that I put my mind to something, and I set out those goals and I obtained those goals,” Wendy Massey said
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
Author Luis Rivera provides a rollercoaster of emotions and reflections on the landscape of law enforcement
Butler’s story deeply moved the selection committee, highlighting his exceptional law enforcement service and selfless contributions to non-profit organizations
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
Say what you want about millennials, but they have healthy attitudes toward work-life balance in public safety; we should follow their lead
The decision rejected claims by a group of police officers and firefighters that the move would violate the state constitution’s guarantee that benefits “shall not be diminished or impaired”
Browse our gallery of AI-generated Lego police stations featuring police departments from around the United States
This top-ranked trick shot pool player turned pro at 16, but found his true calling in law enforcement
Retirement should be one of the best times of your life, but a good retirement means planning ahead
From adjusting to new routines to supporting individual hobbies, retired LE couples can thrive and find joy in this new phase of life
“Both professions are good at recruiting members in but are lacking in adequately preparing members to exit out.”
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
His grandfather’s bravery sparked a strong sense of patriotism in Officer Anthony Guglielmo who creates custom wooden American and other patriotic flags
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
A retired cop shows off his new ride