Financially Independent Teachers
Welcome to the Financially Independent Teachers Podcast- where educators come together to discuss their journey on the road to financial independence. Each week, Dave and Brandon interview teachers who are winning with money and welcome financial industry experts like JL Collins, Andy Hill, Andrew Hallam (Millionaire Teacher) and Rachel Cruze (daughter of Dave Ramsey). There are plenty of voices in the teachers' lounge telling you that you can't build wealth on an educator income, let FIT provide hope that you CAN!
Financially Independent Teachers
Latest Episodes
EP 263-Jermaine NC TA Case Study Update Phase I and II
Jermaine was a guest on FIT back on Episode 249 in early January. On that episode, Jermaine shared how he was making almost 2k per month moonlighting as a DoorDash delivery man. After learning Jermaine's story, he looked in the mirror and said ...
EP 262-3 Bucket Investing and Roth Conversions with David Gourley
Traditional, Pre-Tax, Roth, Post-Tax, Brokerage Accounts...these investment accounts can be so confusing, especially to newbies. Do you want to pay taxes now or later? Is there a better time to convert funds during a particular time of life?
EP 261-California Speech Therapist Learns True Meaning of ER Fund
Rachel has had a lot of financial ups and downs, but finally got serious about her money three years ago. A speech therapist, Rachel didn't get started in her career until 31, so she felt like she felt like she had a late to start making "adult...
EP 260-NJ Teacher Couple Maxes Out 457b/403b/Roth IRA's---140k Combined Income
NJ high school teacher is married to NJ high school EC teacher. Before having their first child, they caught the FIRE bug in their early to mid twenties. They didn't do it forever, but they lived on a very modest 40k per year in annual spending...
EP 259-Millionaire Math Teacher--- Net Worth Trap?
There is a big difference between being high net worth and income producing assets. Sure, a paid for house is GREAT...BUT, it is not going to make you any money (unless you house hack). Good intentions can lead to a BAD retirement. The Milliona...
Fan Mail
amazing episode!!! I'm having Ted Lasso flashbacks, but that is a positive thing. I encourage you guys to write those positive things about being a teacher. There are a lot of positive teachers out there. They just need to keep hearing these encouraging words. Thank you so much Dave and Brandon you are wonderful humans!!!!!!
Morehead City, North Carolina