Educator FI
Financial Independence For Educators
"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
You can increase your chances of finding luck by making solid decisions along the way.
You don't need to be perfect, but you do need to be intentional. Understanding yourself, weighing information, and purposefully shifting your mindset and habits will lead to progress.
These posts will help you do those things.
Moments. We all have memorable ones, both good and bad. We instinctively recognize that these things define us. Hitting rock bottom. Achieving a pinnacle. That time our parents said something that …
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In the last 18 months we’ve reduced our monthly housing expenses by more than 80% and cut our financial independence timeline by almost 7 years. That sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. Contrary to …
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Heart pounding. Palms slick. Struggling to breathe through a tight throat. Eyes darting for a way out. We've all felt fear. It's caused all of us to react. Those who pretend to be unafraid are …
In many cities, teachers are being priced out of the housing market. This is horrible for the profession, and for schools. Our schools benefit when teachers live in the community and are connected …
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I’ve made mistakes. Picked the wrong option, turned down the wrong path, lost money in investments. You will, too. It is impossible to get everything right. The thing is - you don’t need to be perfect …
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One of my biggest financial regrets is how late I started investing in my tax advantaged accounts. I didn’t even pay attention until I took my first school principal job in a new district and …
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