The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act:” What It Means for Educators
How will the new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affect educators? Let’s explore potential professional and personal financial effects.
Entries by Jeff Venables
Teaching Towards Financial Freedom: Smart Money Moves for Every Decade
What can you do to prepare for a comfortable retirement? Let’s explore key financial moves tailored to each decade of a teacher’s life.
How Much Should a Teacher Save or Invest?
Should I save and/or invest 15% of my income? Should I invest a higher percentage because of my age, income, or potential young retirement? Should I save or invest less because of my pension or social security?
Why “Freebees” Often Lead to Poor Decisions
The best financial products are those you find through research and comparison – NOT the ones that come with a free doughnut or steak dinner.
Five Financial Fumbles Teachers Often Make (and How to Ace Your Finances Instead!)
Five largest financial mistakes made frequently by teachers, and how to avoid making them yourself.
How to Invest Given Recent Changes
How should you invest your assets as political and economic times change?
Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
Is a financial advisor worth the fees for me?
Understanding the 2025 Contribution Limits for Retirement Accounts
The year 2025 brings new changes to the contribution limits for workplace retirement accounts including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, and 457(b) plans.
2025 Tax Brackets
The IRS has released the tax bracket inflation adjustment information. Here are the tax brackets for 2025 and what you can do to stay in your bracket.
Will Your Pension and Social Security Provide Enough Income for Your Retirement?
Most teachers in South Carolina will have a pension and Social Security income during retirement. Will that be enough?
Teaching Financial Confidence