Educator FI
Financial Independence For Educators
Your career is a valuable resource. Understanding your career parameters, anticipating opportunities, and preparing for your future empowers you to make incredible progress - professionally AND financially.
Read about education jobs, career benefits, and mastering the job hunt.
I've spent 20 years in public education, in multiple districts, and at all levels. I want my experience to inform your pursuits.
Net worth. Net worth, Net worth. Financial independence enthusiasts obsess over this. Bloggers push Personal Capital and many have a net worth target in mind. It’s true that net worth is important. …
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Public educators are doomed to be poor, right? I disagree and have set out to share stories that counter this narrative. This is part 2 of a series of examples of how educators can build wealth with …
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Public educators are doomed to be poor, right? That's the dominant narrative. I don’t believe it. One of the reasons I started this site was to demonstrate that we can do the work we love AND build …
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She was one of those teachers. Everyone knew she loved the power, enjoyed humiliating students, and created cliques just to see chaos. It was the first day of my freshman year of high school. I’d been …
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Do you have trouble focusing? In school, were you admonished to “sit still” or “pay attention!” Do you lose focus and change obsessions frequently or are you often tempted to tinker with your …
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There are two sides to the wealth building equation: earn more or spend less. Educators are constantly bombarded with ideas on how to save and live on meager salaries. Yet, earning more is the best …
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