There are FAR more important things going on in the world! Yet, progress comes with consistency. So, we took a few minutes to review our financial goals at the end of Quarter 2.
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Sinking Fund Examples
We’ve never been great at budgeting. But using the anti-budget and automatic works well for us. This makes sinking funds a critical tool in our personal finance arsenal.
How To Manage The Summer Paycheck Gap As a Teacher
The long summer paycheck gap is a challenge for new teachers trying to make financial progress. Here’s how we learned to manage it.
Grow Your Own Teacher Programs: A Win For All
A program that creates ties between community and schools, supports candidates with incredible potential, and meets workforce needs? Grow your own programs can be powerful levers for positive change.
How to Increase Your Salary As A Teacher
You want to make more money, but prefer to focus on your career instead of side hustling. The good news is teachers have ways to increase their salary.
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Ways Local Education Cuts Reinforce the Wealth Gap
Education budget cuts are coming. How they’re implemented at the local level can reinforce the wealth gap. Here’s how.
Systemic Racism is Real – in Schools and Money
A pause in posts today, to share a few of my core beliefs.
Why Do Principals Move Teachers Around?
I changed assignments 8 times in my first ten years of teaching. Teacher moves can cause chaos and uncertainty. So, why do principals do it?
Challenge is Great. I Just Want To Choose.
Financial independence isn’t about a life free from challenge. Instead, it’s about choosing those that are most fulfilling.
How to Be Goal-Oriented and Happy
Being goal-oriented is a positive trait. Yet, the downsides can steal the joy from your life. You don’t need to be miserable in the pursuit of ever greater achievements. Instead…
What Are Furlough Days For Teachers?
When the economy turns down and state budgets start shrinking, school districts begin looking at furlough days for teachers and other educators.