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
EP 163-Air Force ----> Florida Middle School Teacher
After HS, Reese joined the military and learned about retirement planning on accident in Korea. He is now 34 with a net worth of roughly 950k and has taken zero loans to buy anything besides mortgages. Reese made all the silly mistakes as a new teacher such as opening a 403b with Equitable but learned from being burned. From then, he made finances his passion.
Reese and his wife and alternated their educational pursuits leading to her just finishing her doctorate and Reese working to finish his masters. Reese sayings staying out of debt is a must for middle income earners. In his experiences working with nurses, teachers, military members and many more, the biggest issue being 2 things: Cars and eating out. Life is challenging and to short, but with the right plan and mindset, it can absolutely be rewarding and prosperous.