S2. E2. Financial Planning for First Responders with Christina Cooley-Berry
From Carry On Fire Family by Audra Carrion
February 3, 2026 · 38 min · Season 2 · Episode 2
About this episode
Audra Carrion discusses financial planning for first responders with Christina Cooley-Berry, covering pensions, retirement, and financial confidence.
In this episode of Carry On Fire Family , Audra talks with financial planner Christina Cooley-Ber about financial planning for first responders , including pensions, retirement planning, and how couples can get on the same page financially. We cover: Retirement planning for first responders Understanding pension options The emotional side of money decisions Small steps that build real financial confidence Why community and legacy matter more than numbers Whether you’re a firefighter, police officer, EMT, or part of a first responder family, this episode will help you feel more informed, less stressed, and more confident about your financial future. Follow @carryonfirefamily on instagram carryoncarrion.com For more details on Inner Gold Taxes click here: https://innergoldtaxes.com/ Books mentioned: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soulful-simplicity-courtney-carver/1126091518 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Financial Clarity 04:40 Navigating Retirement Planning 10:36 The Importance of Communication in Finances 16:17 Understanding Pension Choices 22:05 Taking Small Steps Towards Financial Confidence 27:38 Building Community and Legacy Financial Planning Retirement Readiness Tax…
People in this episode
Host: Audra Carrion
Guest: Christina Cooley-Berry
Topics covered
- financial planning
- first responders
- retirement planning
- pensions
- financial confidence
- community
- legacy
Keywords
- financial planning
- first responders
- retirement
- pensions
- financial confidence
- community
- legacy
- tax services
- life insurance
- financial empowerment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Inner Gold Taxes
Books & works: Soulful Simplicity
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