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.
How much does a teacher need to retire? That’s easy! 42. Million. Dollars. Okay, that’s not true at all. It’s almost certainly MUCH LESS than that. For geek reasons, I just wanted to answer …
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It was just eight months ago that we made a dramatic housing change - selling our big house in a beautiful location to move into a home less than half the size. We cut our monthly housing costs in …
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Recently, I came across the concept of a "money map" on Four Pillar Freedom. I always appreciate exploring new concepts with visuals. So, I decided to capture the financial phases of our journey to …
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“I don’t do it for the money - obviously.” “If I wanted to make money, I wouldn’t be a teacher.” “It’s not about the money, it’s about changing lives.” I can’t count the number of …
A pension is perhaps the biggest advantage teachers (and many other public employees) have in saving for retirement. Unfortunately, it’s a complex topic, pension rules and benefits vary, and …
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Last week I declared “optimism” my word for 2020. So, I’m going to jump right into the new year by listing all the reasons that education is a great career choice for those seeking financial …
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