After 20+ years of a career, several decades of marriage, and a frenzy of years trying to optimize your finances one ends up with quite a tangle of routines, accounts, and stuff. 80+ hour work weeks …
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2022 403(b) and 457(b) Max Contribution Limits
It's no exaggeration to say that 403(b) and 457(b) contributions were a huge part of my journey to financial independence. These tax-advantaged accounts are investment multipliers! So, every year I …
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Educator on FIOR 32: Shaun (Middle School Teacher)
It’s great to be back with a new Educator on FIOR interview. In this series I get a chance to share real stories of real educators taking control of their finances. It’s been TOO LONG since I ran …
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Surprises in Early Retirement
Four months! That’s how long it’s been since I transitioned to early retirement. I’ve been pretty quiet since then as I adjusted to the new reality. It’s been a great experience but it hasn’t all gone …
Qtr 3 2021: Goal Review
I've been early retired for 3 months now and it's been great! As readers will have noticed, it's been an extended transition period without my usual routines. It's time to get the systems back in …
4 Step Back-To-School Financial Review for Educators
Wow, it's mid-August already and back-to-school times are starting! In some places, school is already in session. Here, staff return to work at the end of August and school starts immediately after …
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