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FFT Favorite Resources

In this section you will find my absolute favorite resources that have helped me understand my own personal finances.  I look at these resources as tools that I can use as I need them. 
Thank you to those who have taken their time and energy to create and share.
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Articles


Empowerment for Teachers

They're Teachers, Not Missionaries

Teachers Are Burned Out. How to Stay Refreshed

Can't pay their bills with love': In many teaching jobs, teachers' salaries can't cover rent

We followed 15 of America's teachers on a day of frustrations, pressures and hard-earned victories

Back to school, without a teacher: Inside the struggle to keep teachers at rural schools

‘I was misled’: Public school teacher tells Congress about student debt nightmare

Things have just gotten so bad': Why teachers in America are leaving the classroom for good

Being a teacher doesn't pay the bills': Here's the starting salary of educators in each state

What is the average net worth by age and education level?

The most important asset


Retirement

Think Your Retirement Plan Is Bad? Talk to a Teacher

The 10 commandments of retirement

Early retirement is a risk — so is working in an office your whole life

This simple chart shows what you can and can’t control when planning for retirement

Stocks — Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked?

Best countries to retire? U.S. doesn't make top 10, study says

Here's how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement


403b's and IRA's

7 Reasons Why Teachers Need a Roth IRA | Finance for Teachers

403b - The Educator's 401k (Sort of) | Educator FI

Two Steaming Piles Of 403B.S. - A Teachable Moment

Should Teachers Use a 403(b) or 457(b) for Retirement? - WeAreTeachers

013 | THE UNFAIR (FI) ADVANTAGE OF TEACHERS | 457B

Why Your 403b Sucks Beyond Belief

Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers


Personal Finance

11 Pieces of Money Advice Every Teacher Needs to Hear​

Should I Save or Pay Off Debt? A Teacher's Guide to Financial Priorities

Horrendous situation': America's teachers are suing the federal government over student loans

Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investing: What You Should Consider

Your Spending May Reveal Your Personality Traits

Slow FI: The Real YOLO

Forgiving Money Mistakes

Living Stingy vs. Living Frugally: The Key Difference

Let me Convince you to Save More

The problem with most financial advice

Great things take time

Coronavirus: Three budget friendly ways to improve your financial hygiene


Investing

Saving is for the poor, investing is for the rich

Even God can't beat dollar cost averaging

Just keep buying

Investment Fees Calculator – Compute Advisor, Expense Ratio and Load Fees Over Time

7 Mindsets to Thrive in Financial Independence 

Tools


Minafi

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Calculators

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Personal Wealth Calculator 

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Savings Calculator

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Compound Interest Calculator

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Debt Calculator

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Mortgage Calculators

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An Interactive Guide to Early Retirement and Financial Independence 

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Million Dollar Calculator

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Investing Resources

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Millennial Money Man

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FIRE Calculator

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Financial Visualizations 

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Retirement Calculator

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Best States for Teachers Seeking Financial Independence

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ETF and Mutual Fund Directory
Your funds for Your funds for financial independence 

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  • Start Here
  • Class is starting
    • Financially Free
    • Me First
    • Future Me
    • How To's
    • Protecting It All
    • A System In Place
    • In My Control
    • Listen
    • MInd and Body
  • FFT Favorites
    • FFT Lounge
    • Books
    • Websites
    • Resources
  • I'm Free Blog
  • FFT Guide