I am not going to start out by telling you that it’s difficult being a teacher. I won’t tell you that teachers often work 2 and even 3 jobs just to get by. I won’t tell you about the exodus from the profession and the down tick in enrollment in teacher training programs and the […]
Teacher Appreciation: Part 2
Updated for Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 (PS Is a week really enough time to express our appreciation?) It’s hard to believe another school year has gone by so fast! Much has happened in the world during that time, with more changes looming on the horizon. For those who teach, change is an accepted reality. From […]
Teacher Appreciation: Part 1
Reposted in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation week is fast approaching. The first full week of May is when we are encouraged to thank teachers and appreciate them for their positive impact on the world. I personally feel that a week is not enough time to pay tribute to those individuals who still […]
Spring Ahead Towards a Healthier and Wealthier Tomorrow
5 Ways To Save/Make Money and Improve Your Life Updated Post: Spring has almost sprung! It might not feel like it is depending on where you live in the country, but spring has definitely arrived in the Northeast. Powerful storms might have left your yards in disarray and you with a lot of work to […]
Advanced Degrees, Zero Debt: A Student’s Guide to Smart Financial Choices
Pursuing an advanced degree is a major step in a student’s life that’s often accompanied by the challenge of managing its financial aspects. Higher education costs have become a significant hurdle for many, with student loans often seen as the only solution. The good news is that there are smarter, more efficient ways to fund […]
Charting The Course To Financial Security For Educators
Public school teachers are architects of our collective future, nurturing the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and citizens. Despite this critical role, many educators find themselves in a precarious financial position as they approach retirement. This article from TeacherCents offers five fundamental tactics to aid public school teachers in safeguarding their financial stability into their […]
Thank You For Your Service: The Case For Veteran Teachers
Updated Post: Today is Veterans Day and TeacherCents wants to say thank you to all who served and currently serve in the Armed Forces. For those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and will never return home to their loved ones, we offer up a prayer of comfort to those they left behind and we bow […]
Want To Make a Million Dollars?
You didn’t win the recent lottery? That’s ok you still can become a millionaire! It might take some time, but it is possible. Read on to find out more. Teachers: Turn Your Lesson Plans and Original Materials Into Extra Income I know many teachers who put a lot of time, care and creativity into planning […]
Teachers: Recharge, Rejuvenate, Reconnect, and Get Fit this Summer!
Updated Post: First off, I apologize for encouraging you to take a break from the present moment to contemplate your future summer vacation, not very Zen of me. You might also think I am being cruel for bringing up summer while some of your reading this might still be experiencing winter like conditions, but I […]
Financial Literacy: 25 Resources For Teachers and Students
Updated Post: This post has been updated yet again and is being shared again in honor of Financial Literacy Month. I know it is not April yet, but the lessons and activities shared here have no expiration date. We hope the information provided will help parents and teachers with the awesome task of creating financially […]
Your Best Summer Ever!
(Reposted To Help Get You Through The Long Winter!) In just a few short months summer vacation will arrive! You know how fast the rest of the school year will fly by. Have you thought about how you are going to spend your time off? Would you like to do something different, but you are […]
