Spreadsheet: Growth of Savings Calculator

Some of the episodes in my new podcast series Teaching You to Fisch (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) include spreadsheets I've created to illustrate particular topics. Some of them are modifications of spreadsheets I've used before and some are newly created. Because not everyone is going to choose to watch/listen to the podcasts (they are really … Continue reading Spreadsheet: Growth of Savings Calculator

Podcast Episode 7: More On Insurance

I just released Episode 7 of the Teaching You To Fisch podcast. This episode continues our look at insurance, but looks at the insurance you typically get on your own (car, home, life, and long-term care insurance) instead of through your employer. Slides Transcript It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and I've also … Continue reading Podcast Episode 7: More On Insurance

Podcast Episode 5: Bank Accounts

I just released Episode 5 of the Teaching You To Fisch podcast. This episode discusses one of the basic “infrastructure” decisions you need to make, where to have your checking (spending) and savings accounts, and how many people are not making the optimal choices. Slides Transcript It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and … Continue reading Podcast Episode 5: Bank Accounts

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

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

Appeared on the Teach and Retire Rich Podcast

Dan and Scott had me back on the Teach and Retire Rich podcast for those who might be interested. Apple Podcasts Direct link to the podcast on their site 403bwise 403bwise state 457 ratings Items mentioned in the podcast. Time to Buy! Buy! Buy! (Service Credit, 2025 Edition) (purchasing service credit) Our Current Portfolio and … Continue reading Appeared on the Teach and Retire Rich Podcast