How We Organize and Track Our Finances

As I talk with folks about their finances I'm often surprised at how many of them don't really know what they have. While I certainly didn't expect everyone to be as "into" finances as I am, I sorta always assumed that everyone kept track of their finances in some shape or form. But what I … Continue reading How We Organize and Track Our Finances →

Redesigning Your Life Map

I just re-listened to this episode of the Best New Ideas in Money Podcast, titled Redesigning Your Life Map. I think it's worth 25 minutes of your time, both from a financial literacy perspective and from just a general life satisfaction perspective. You really need to listen to it to get the full context, but … Continue reading Redesigning Your Life Map →

New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Minnesota Public School Teachers

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one written with Tom Totushek for educators in Minnesota Public Schools who are members of TRA, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRA pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Minnesota. This is the latest in the TL;DR … Continue reading New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Minnesota Public School Teachers →

New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Oregon Public Schools

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for educators in Oregon Public Schools who are members of PERS, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their PERS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Oregon. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If … Continue reading New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Oregon Public Schools →

New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for New York State Teachers’ Retirement System

I just wanted to share my latest book (along with co-author Jessica Logan), this one for educators in New York State Public Schools who are members of NYSTRS, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their NYSTRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in New York State. (I also … Continue reading New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for New York State Teachers’ Retirement System →

New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Missouri Public School Educators

I just wanted to share my latest book (along with co-author Eric Flack), this one for educators in Missouri Public Schools who are members of PSRS or PEERS, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their PSRS/PEERS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Missouri. This is the latest … Continue reading New Book: TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Missouri Public School Educators →