Educator FI
Financial Independence For Educators
Understanding your money (personal finance) is key to building wealth. While a lucky few may become rich accidentally, for most of us it requires knowledge, effort and intentionality. You'll find debt strategies, income, savings, financial goals, and general personal finance.
In movies, the spies are always beautiful, smooth, and very obviously spies. A truly great spy would be someone you’d never expect to be a spy! The middle-aged accountant, the quiet engineering …
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I've set the habit of picking a theme for each financial year. Last year, it was "progress, not perfection." This year, it's optimism over cynicism. It's a very strange year to focus on optimism, …
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Sinking funds are a simple, but powerful, personal finance tool. Today, I’ll share some personal finance sinking fund examples so you can implement this powerful practice. Except for a very brief …
I’ve spent twenty years in public education. Half of that time was spent teaching, the other half as an administrator. They’re both fulfilling in different ways - but which is the best choice for …
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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 …
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In 2001, I was a new teacher. I got laid off two years in a row. In 2009, I was a new principal and we cut staff by 20%. I wish I'd been better prepared in both cases and want to share what I …
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