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
TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Hawaii Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ERS Benefits
I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Hawaii Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their ERS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Hawaii. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Hawaii Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ERS Benefits
Not Just March Madness
Given the time of year (and the recent market volatility) I thought I'd make a quick post reminding folks that the key to investment success is investing in low-cost, diversified index funds selected based on your investment time horizon. As I've written previously, no one can consistently beat the market and there really is no … Continue reading Not Just March Madness
The Not-So-Nifty Fifty
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
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




