Most people are pretty familiar with the 401k, a supplemental defined contribution retirement plan offered by many private employers. In the public sector, including public schools, most employers offer the 403b instead, which actually predates the 401k and functions in much the same way. Public employers also have the ability to offer a 457b plan, … Continue reading The Not-So-Nifty Fifty
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TL;DR: Financial Literacy for West Virginia Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in West Virginia Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in West Virginia. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for West Virginia Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits
TL;DR: Financial Literacy for New Mexico Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NMERB Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in New Mexico Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their NMERB pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in New Mexico. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for New Mexico Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NMERB Benefits
TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Mississippi Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your PERS Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Mississippi Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their PERS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Mississippi. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Mississippi Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your PERS Benefits
Climate is Coming for the Value of Your Home (and Your Region)
Note: I'm still trying to wrap my head around all of these ideas, so this post is mostly just me thinking out loud. I would highly recommend you listen to the two podcasts and read the report that I'm going to link to to get a better understanding. A topic that comes up in almost … Continue reading Climate is Coming for the Value of Your Home (and Your Region)
2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open
The quick and easy application for the 2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness is now open (through April 15th). Every Colorado educator with Federal student loans should apply for this. While the number of awards is limited, some of you will receive $5,000 to apply toward your student loans. And even though not everyone will receive … Continue reading 2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open
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