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.
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 …
Continue Reading about Tax Sheltered Annuity: A Term That Should Die →
It’s a weird experience when you talk to others about financial independence and the potential to retire. For some, it’s such a foreign concept they simply don’t believe it can really happen. That’s …
Continue Reading about Challenge is Great. I Just Want To Choose. →
Being goal-oriented can be a huge benefit to your personal, professional, and financial life. Setting a specific goal, taking action, and tracking your results dramatically increases your chances of …
Natural consequences are among the most impactful tools for learning and behavior change. They provide clear and relevant feedback about actions. Unfortunately, natural consequences aren’t always …
Continue Reading about Natural Consequences – Powerful for Learning. Dangerous for Your Money. →
Do you find yourself spending every penny you earn, no matter how much you make? Lifestyle inflation (a.k.a lifestyle creep) was our biggest financial mistake. Sure, education isn’t a path to …
Continue Reading about We Lost to Lifestyle Inflation. Here’s How We Fought Back. →
“I’ve made a mistake.” Do you have a hard time saying those words? I certainly did. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life doing everything possible to avoid anyone ever seeing me make a …
Continue Reading about “I’ve Made a Mistake.” Overcoming Perfectionism. →
