Send us a text Maurice Atwood grew up without many of the things we have grown accustomed to in the United States. Running water, electricity and having three meals a day were not always a guarantee throughout his childhood. Fast forward, Coach Atwood is arguably the greatest HS wrestling coach in NC history with 19 state championships. Coach is a self described a "survivor" and his experiences growing up have shaped him to be a giver. He has helped numerous friends, colleagues and students over...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Justin Garritt is a Baltimore City math teacher who was so underwhelmed with sales folks coming into our schools selling teachers bad insurance products, he decided to go back to school to become a financial professional. Even though Justin is now a financial advisor and owns his own firm, he still doubles as a middle school teacher and coach. In Episode 12, Justin shares his financial journey and gives basic investment information and financial strategies can that benefit anyone,...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Chad is a Durham NC history teacher who moved from NYC to the Research Triangle almost 20 years ago. Chad and his wife are both HS teachers in NC and have two children in NC public schools. This is the follow up to the can't miss episode as Chad details his journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment on government assistance to projecting his net worth to be multi-millions at 60. In part II, we cover the basics of investing. - Rule of 72 - Rate of return - Types of Retireme...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text In our first ever two-part interview, we get a chance to chat with Chad about financial independence from the view of an educator. Chad is a Durham NC history teacher who moved from NYC to the Research Triangle almost 20 years ago. Chad and his wife are both HS teachers in NC and have two children in NC public schools. This is a can't miss episode as Chad details his journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment on government assistance to projecting his net worth to be multi...
Apr 18, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In episode nine, Rob Phelan joins us to share his wealth of knowledge on financial independence. Not only does Rob share details of his personal journey to FI, he also discusses how educators can spread the word to their students and set them up for a better financial future. Rob is a math/personal finance teacher in Maryland, he is also a coach, author and business owner. Thanks for listening! You can find Rob and his many ventures below... - ChooseFI Foundation ( www.choosefifou...
Apr 11, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text In episode eight, Dave and Brandon interview Rob, a 5th year high school math teacher. How does a single NC educator "make it" on one teacher salary? Give this episode a listen as Rob shares the story of purchasing his first home (15-year mortgage) and discusses the impact of putting money into a ROTH IRA each year. Thanks for listening!
Apr 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text In episode seven, Dave and Brandon interview Ed and Erin, a married NC high school math teacher duo. Believe it or not, they actually became millionaires before their 50th birthdays! According to Chris Hogan's book "Everyday Millionaires", teacher is the third most represented career for net worth millionaires in the United States. How can a young teacher become financially independent? What playbook did this couple use to become millionaires themselves? Give them a listen as they...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text In episode six, Dave and Brandon interview David (AKA The Budget Teacher), a former Missouri high school math teacher. David shares some personal financial stories and reveals how he and his wife (a HS Spanish teacher) lived off of one teaching salary while investing the other half of their family income. Fast forward, The Budget Teacher has transitioned into financial coaching in pursuit of helping other teachers get their finances in order. More specifically, David has received ...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text In episode five, Dave and Brandon interview Mike, a veteran NC middle school math teacher. How did Mike and his wife (also a NC teacher) accomplish paying off THREE properties before 40 years old? Listen as Mike shares the story of paying off two rental properties and their primary home while giving listeners tips on what to look for when investing into real estate.
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text In episode four, Dave and Brandon interview Angie, a veteran NC educator. How does Angie accomplish maxing out her IRA and 457 accounts on a single teacher income? Angie shares her story of paying off over $50,000 of debt to being a self taught educator investor. Thanks for joining us as Angie shares her inspirational message of "It is NEVER too late to get started".
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In episode three, Dave and Brandon interview Chad, a HS math teacher who has made upwards of 3k-4k in one week at his side hustle. Chad did not go to college until his mid thirties and started teaching less than 6 years ago. Take a listen as we discuss some of the extra jobs or side hustles we have picked up to help "make it" as teachers.
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text In episode two, Dave and Brandon interview John, a retired NC math teacher. How did John and his wife (nurse) build wealth raising three children in a middle class home? What advice did he give his children who are now building their own wealth? Take a listen as John shares his story and drops some wisdom for fellow teachers, brand new and veterans. We are excited to get inside the mind of a millionaire educator!...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Cohosts, Dave and Brandon introduce themselves in the first episode of the Financially Independent Teachers Podcast. After a brief intro, they interview 11-year NC public educator, Brandon Akins, whose wife is also an NC educator. Brandon shares his background in education and describes how two NC teachers are working toward financial independence as an educator family.
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
