A special education teacher and her partner build a plan for financial independence and family. A net worth of $200,000 and 50% savings rate!
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How Much Does a Teacher Need to Retire?
How much does a teacher need to retire? Understand the factors and learn the answer to this important question.
We’re Moving Back Into Our Rental Property
One year after selling our large beautiful home, we’re moving back in our original starter home. Here’s why we’ve decided to move back into our rental property.
Capturing Our Financial Phases In Money Maps
Have you ever mapped how your money flows? Exploring our financial phases by money map highlighted our progress. Learn how!
The Optimization Twitch
Things are going well. Actually, they’re going GREAT. But….couldn’t they be going even better? You start looking around frantically for any opportunity you’re missing. There has to be something to improve!
It’s the optimization twitch. I’ve got it bad. And it’s becoming a problem.
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Educator on FIOR Interview 28: Curt (Retired Teacher)
Two Texas teachers retired early to a house on the lake! Read their story here.
Teachers – Let’s Talk About Money!
We didn’t choose this career for the money, right? Still – it’s important that we start talking about money. Here’s why…
What to Expect In A School Principal Hiring Process
It’s that time of year! Districts around the country are looking for good school principals. (Hint: it’s always that time of year.) You’re ready to be one. What does a school principal hiring process look like and how can you prepare?
Overcoming the Mindset Impacts of Financial Insecurity
Experiencing deep financial insecurity has a permanent impact on your money mindset. You can overcome those challenges! Here is how I’m working on mine.
Educator on FIOR Interview 27: Kate (Middle School Teacher)
Learn more about Kate -she’s a teacher, mom to four, and runs two blogs! She’s got a seven figure net worth and a great approach to balancing her pursuit of financial independence.
How Does a Teacher Pension Work? Estimate Your Benefit
Confused by your teacher pension? Learn to understand the critical variables and estimate your potential benefit. Includes real examples!
