Along with Matt Raleigh, my California coauthor, I appeared on the Teach and Retire Rich Podcast to discuss the financial literacy courses for teachers we teach (Me: Colorado; Matt: California). I've written about this previously. If you are interested in possibly teaching this course (or a similar course based on this idea), please contact me … Continue reading Teach and Retire Rich Podcast: Teaching FinLit to Teachers
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TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Florida Public Schools: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your FRS Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book (written along with Lee Kolbert), this one for employees of Florida Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their FRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Florida. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Florida Public Schools: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your FRS Benefits
California Educators: Take This Class!
Matt Raleigh, my co-author on our California book, will be teaching PEFL 9000 - Financial Literacy for CA Educators: Making the most of CalSTRS, Employer Benefits, and Investments through University of the Pacific. This course is designed to teach you everything around your financial life as a teacher that you wish you had been taught … Continue reading California Educators: Take This Class!
Financial Literacy In One Sentence
When I talk with people about financial topics, either in my class or in person, they often say something along the lines of, “But it’s so complicated!” I agree that some topics can get pretty complicated, and certainly there are many things you can learn to help you optimize your finances. But I also gently … Continue reading Financial Literacy In One Sentence
Is Colorado’s Cost of Living Really “So High”?
As with most of my blog posts, this is speaking to folks with a decent income (say at or around the median household income or better), frequently with a fair amount of additional privilege. That’s generally who is taking my class or reading this blog. In the financial literacy for Colorado teachers class I teach … Continue reading Is Colorado’s Cost of Living Really “So High”?
TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Georgia Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book (written along with Neil Pinnock), this one for teachers in Georgia Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any teachers you know in South Carolina. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Georgia Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits
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