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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 232
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
EP 232-Texas Business Teacher Approaching Millionaire Status
Ryan is a Texas business teacher who co-authored a Texas retirement book with Karl Fish, specializing in the Texas pension system. Two and a half years ago, Ryan was on the show and had…
EP 231-Tacoma Washington PE Teacher Owns 5 Doors-One Income!
Making it work with what you have, Curtis didn't grow up with money, but now has 5 units on a single teacher income in Washington state. I often say "can one move change your life?", fo…
EP 230-Gerry Born Takes Your Questions! The Millionaire Educator is Back with Justin Garritt
As always, the FIT FAMILY stepped up to the plate with some AMAZING questions for a special Q&A episode with two FIT legends! In this episode, we tackle a variety of questions from our…
EP 229-NC Music Teacher has 27 Doors-Part II
Becky and Rusty went from 3 doors to TWENTY SEVEN in less than five years. How the heck did they make this happen? What are some creative ways to go about financing rentals without usin…
EP 228-NC Music Teacher Has 27 Doors Part I
Becky and Rusty were a typical middle class family with a duplex and their single-family home. Becky was a music teacher (public and private), while Rusty worked at the local paper mil…
EP 227-NJ Middle School Teacher Writes Teacher's Guide to Financial Wellness
Anthony Michael is a NJ teacher who shares info behind his new book “The Teacher’s Guide to Financial Wellness.”
https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Financial-Wellness/dp/B0FBTMK3P7
We…
EP 226-NC PE Teacher to Private Sector Back to Teacher Owns Two Rentals
Trevor was teacher and coach (public and private), but left NC for a private sector opportunity. During this time, he had to do something with the townhouse he owned, but would no longe…
EP 225-Podcaster/Author Kim Butler Discusses Bank Account Organization and Raising Prosperous Kids
Kim Butler is the co-host on the Prosperity Podcast, and she is the daughter of two educators. On this episode, Kim shares her insight and expertise on TWO major topics...
1. A topic tha…
EP 224-NC Middle School Teacher Makes Move to HS...Worth The Switch?
Janet is entering her 20th year as a teacher. After spending her first 18 years as a middle school teacher, she recently made the switch to HS. In this episode, she discusses the "reset…
EP 223-MN Teacher Lives Through Natural Disaster Catches FI Bug
After moving halfway around the US for college, the travel bug came again with a move overseas. With college came student loan and credit card debt...or what we usually call "normal". W…
EP 222-Dave's Door Dash Experiment!
Dave has cut grass, pressure washed, and given private pitching lessons as previous side hustles...last week, he gave Door Dash a shot. In this episode, Dave and his wife (Stephanie) di…
EP 221-NC Teacher Heading to China For Summer School! How Much Will She Make?
We have discussed SO many side hustles on the FIT Podcast...pressure washing, baby sitting, lawn care, mail box beautification, Door Dash, tutoring, Airbnb cleaning, private lessons, an…
EP 220-Retired Single NC Teacher Discusses Regrets and Post Teaching Career
Stephanie taught English for 30+ years in North Carolina. Unfortunately, throughout most of her career, she was not privy to financial literacy. Did she invest? If so, how much and in w…
EP 219-Practicing "Mini Retirements" with Jillian Johnsrud
In this conversation, Jillian and Dave discuss the concept of mini retirements and how they can lead to a fulfilling lifestyle while pursuing financial independence. They discuss "mini …
EP 218-What's My Age Again? Key Milestones in Finance by Age!
Sweet 16...21.....these are HUGE milestone birthdays in life! Does the party end at 21? Tune in as I talk about MAJOR milestone birthdates that play a large role in your personal financ…
EP 217-Summer is Here! Cruise Tips by Pat From 5 Min Cruise Tips
Pat has been on DOZENS of cruises and was inspired to start her own social media page, giving tips and tricks to first time cruises and veterans alike. Have you ever considered a cruise…
EP 216-NC Elementary Teacher on FIRE!
Daniel has been teaching in NC for almost 30 years. Unfortunately, the first few decades of his career, he wasn't very informed on his NC teaching benefits, his pension, or investing. W…
EP 215-CFP Talks Power of Taxable Brokerage Accounts
Cody Garrett (not to be confused with our good friend, Justin), is a CFP and a regular on the ChooseFI message boards and FB group. By know, most of us know about the Roth IRA, 401(k), …
EP 214-Tips for Building Wealth for Teachers in High Cost of Living Area's (Eric-Boston)
Eric is a teacher and coach in the Boston area. In the episode, he lays out ideas for building financial success in a HCOL, we discuss renting vs buying, and his mini stint with financi…
EP 213-Single Newly Minted Millionaire NC Teacher Shares Six Takeaways About Money
Nancy is in wrapping up "Act II" of her life journey. Act I was living in Ohio and working in HR in the corporate world. Act II brought her to the beaches of NC to become a CTE teacher …