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Do Teachers Get Pensions?
Public School teachers are public servants. We all understand the dedication and sacrifice that teachers make for society as a whole. It is no secret that teachers don’t make a ton of money, but it is a common assumption that teachers end up with a pension after they retire. Is this still true? Do teachers […] More
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How to Save for Your First Down Payment on a Teacher’s Salary
With rising real estate prices across the board, not to mention in locations with a high cost of living already, buying your first home can seem daunting. You may be planning on buying your first home in a few years, but using these tips today will help you slowly start to save for that first […] More
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Ways to Save & Earn at Children’s Consignment Sales (Even if you don’t have Kids!)
If your town is anything like mine, you will see advertisements for multiple children’s consignment sales, especially when the seasons change. After seeing the droves of vehicles at one of these sales year after year, I finally decided to see what all the fuss was about. After experiencing this sale first hand, I realized that […] More
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8 Tax Saving Tips for Educators
With tax season upon us, you may be crunching numbers, collecting tax documents, and wondering about a possible refund. There are a few ways for you as a teacher to potentially receive even more of a tax refund! Learn how with these 8 Tax Saving Tips for Educators. 1) Educator Expense Deduction Educators who teach […] More
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Are Out-of-Pocket Classroom Expenses Dragging You Down? A Helping Hand May Be Just a Click Away
You Get Out of It What You Put Into It Keeping your body in shape and keeping your personal budget in shape have a couple of things in common. Both are a struggle to stay on top of, and both are a matter of input and output. If you want a lean body, cut back […] More
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Tips for Buying a Quality Vehicle on an Educator’s Salary
According to a 2015 report from Edmunds.com, the price for a used vehicle averages $16,800. This is a considerable amount of money, and generally speaking, living on an educator’s salary does not leave us with mounds of disposable income. Therefore, it is important to save money where we can, and when it comes to car […] More
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Teachers: Spend Less Of Your Own Money on Classroom Supplies with These 7 Tips
Across the nation, teachers spend more than $1 billion of personal money on classroom supplies each year. From hand sanitizer to keep germs down and kids healthy to crayons that replace the classroom’s initial stock, 80 percent of teachers say that they invest their own money primarily because of school’s limited budgets, which often receive […] More
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5 Years to Debt Free: Two Married Teachers Make the Journey
One second. That’s all it takes for the student debt in the United States to increase by $3000. After graduation, that monthly payment makes the list, plus any credit card debt, an auto loan, and potentially a mortgage. As students leave school and enter the never ending cycle of debt, a newly married couple, both […] More
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Why Do I Need Disability Insurance?
One never knows when tragedy will strike. A herniated disc, household accident, car accident or any other misfortune can befall you anytime and render you incapable of ever working again. So, consider insuring your ability to work and earn a living. If you are asking yourself “Why do I need disability insurance?” consider that your […] More