Podcast Episode 4: Spending and Saving Part 2: The Three “Big Rocks” of Spending: Food, Housing and Transportation

I just released Episode 4 of the Teaching You To Fisch podcast. This episode discusses the three “big rocks” of spending in most people’s budgets: food, housing, and transportation, and helps you calculate the true cost of your car(s) and commute(s). It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and I've also embedded it below. … Continue reading Podcast Episode 4: Spending and Saving Part 2: The Three “Big Rocks” of Spending: Food, Housing and Transportation →

Some (Possible) Upsides of a Down Market

Nobody really likes it when the markets are down, especially when they are down significantly in a short period of time and the expectations are that it might (although nobody knows) continue to decline a fair amount more. People who are invested in the market look at their accounts and see how much they've lost, … Continue reading Some (Possible) Upsides of a Down Market →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for South Dakota Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your SDRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in South Dakota Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their SDRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in South Dakota. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for South Dakota Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your SDRS Benefits →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Montana Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Montana Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Montana. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Montana Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits →

Announcing My New Podcast: Teaching You To Fisch

I'm trying something new. Since I've retired from teaching I've tried various ways to help people (mostly educators) understand their finances better. I started with this blog and with helping individuals better understand their own finances. I then wrote a book for Colorado educators, which eventually turned into writing books for (almost) all of the … Continue reading Announcing My New Podcast: Teaching You To Fisch →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Delaware Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your SEPP Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Delaware Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their SEPP pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Delaware. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Delaware Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your SEPP Benefits →