Episodes

  • 20. Season Finale Spectacular
    Nov 18 2021

    It’s been a full, 20-episode season of Teachers Talk Money, and Rachel is in the mood to celebrate. 

    Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/banking/high-yield-online-savings-accounts

    More from Rachel:

    www.teacherstalkmoney.com

    Follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @TeachersTalkMoney

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    23 mins
  • 19. Show Update: The Future of the TTM Podcast
    Oct 21 2021

    Unfortunately, I have a very sad update to share with listeners this week. Thank you all for listening and supporting the show-- Christy and I are forever grateful for all of you.

    GoFundMe for David's treatment: https://gofund.me/24000f21 

    Contact Rachel: teacherstalkmoney@gmail.com

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    9 mins
  • 18. It’s OK to leave teaching: making teaching sustainable or changing careers with the Teacher Career Coach
    Oct 7 2021

    Rachel chats with Daphne Williams of The Teacher Career Coach to discuss Daphne's story of leaving teaching, making money on TPT and as a business owner, and financially preparing for a career change. They also talk about how to make teaching sustainable, calculate your true hourly rate, and know what career options you have as a educator.

    Mentioned in this episode: https://teachercareercoach.com/teacherstalkmoney

    Find more from Rachel:

    https://teacherstalkmoney.com​

    @TeachersTalkMoney on IG, YouTube, and TikTok

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    52 mins
  • 17. Staying Motivated in Debt Payoff & Building Wealth with MelannialMoney
    Sep 23 2021

    In this episode, we interview Meriam Seboka from @MelannialMoney about how culture and upbringing influence our money values, budgeting for debt freedom, building wealth while paying off debt, teaching high schoolers about personal finance, managing money in a high cost of living area, and staying motivated during your financial journey.

    More from Meriam: https://www.melannialmoney.com @MelannialMoney on IG

    More from Rachel: https://teacherstalkmoney.com​ @TeachersTalkMoney on IG and YouTube

    More from Christy: https://financiallyfitteacher.com​ @FinanciallyFitTeacher on IG

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    46 mins
  • 16. Setting Boundaries in the New School Year
    Sep 9 2021

    In this episode, we talk about all of the boundaries we can set in order to protect our time, energy, and money as teachers.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Meriam @MelannialMoney: https://www.instagram.com/melannialmoney/

     

    Want to ask a question or share a money win? Email us at teacherstalkmoney@gmail.com!

     

    Find more from Rachel:

    https://teacherstalkmoney.com​

    @TeachersTalkMoney on instagram and YouTube

     

    Find more from Christy:

    https://financiallyfitteacher.com​

    @FinanciallyFitTeacher on instagram

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    53 mins
  • 15. Budget-Friendly Classroom Design
    Aug 26 2021

    In this episode we dive into incredible resources for creating inviting spaces for our students and ourselves without stressing our budgets. From our own experience to crowdsourced ideas, this episode is packed with money-saving tips to help you design an amazing classroom.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Donor’s Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/

    Brittany Jeltma @thesuperheroteacher

    blog: https://thesuperheroteacher.com/blog

    Michael’s teacher discount: https://www.michaels.com/teacher-discount

    Use Canva to DIY your own posters: https://www.canva.com

    Want to ask a question or share a money win? Email us at teacherstalkmoney@gmail.com!

    Find more from Rachel:

    https://teacherstalkmoney.com

    @TeachersTalkMoney on instagram and YouTube

    Find more from Christy:

    https://financiallyfitteacher.com

    @FinanciallyFitTeacher on instagram

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    40 mins
  • 14. Mastering Your Money Check-In: Financial Order of Operations
    Aug 12 2021

    In this episode, we cover the order of operations for your finances. When starting your financial journey, should you prioritize debt payoff, saving, or investing? We answer this & more in today’s show.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Expense Ratio Calendar: http://www.begintoinvest.com/expense-ratio-calculator/ 

    Nerdwallet future earnings calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/banking/calculator/compound-interest-calculator  

    Motley Fool Credit Card Review Site: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/ 

    National Boards stipends site: https://www.nbpts.org/wp-content/uploads/state_incentive_chart.pdf 

    https://403bwise.org/

    Investopedia

     

    Want to ask a question or share a money win? Email us at teacherstalkmoney@gmail.com!

     

    Find more from Rachel:

    https://teacherstalkmoney.com​

    @TeachersTalkMoney on instagram and YouTube

     

    Find more from Christy:

    https://financiallyfitteacher.com​

    @FinanciallyFitTeacher on instagram

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    40 mins
  • 13. Investing Essentials: Fees, Funds, and Financial Advisers
    Jul 29 2021

    So you’ve learned about the truth beyond those myths, you’ve picked an account to open or add to your current portfolio... what’s next? Two of the most important factors when you’re investing are fees and funds, and we’re going to dive into them today. Whether you’re investing on your own or working with an advisor, you have to learn about the fees you’re paying and how they’re affecting your long-term earnings.

    Want to ask a question or share a money win? Email us at teacherstalkmoney@gmail.com!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Wealthramp - https://wealthramp.com/

    I Will Teach You to Be Rich - https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

    NerdWallet mutual fund calculator - https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/investing/mutual-fund-calculator/

    Expense Ratio Fee Calculator: http://www.begintoinvest.com/expense-ratio-calculator/

    Find more from Rachel: https://teacherstalkmoney.com @TeachersTalkMoney on instagram ond YouTube

    Find more from Christy: https://financiallyfitteacher.com @FinanciallyFitTeacher on instagram

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    37 mins