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As always, the FIT FAMILY stepped up to the plate with some AMAZING questions for a special Q&A episode with two FIT legends!  In this episode, we tackle a variety of questions from our audience about 457(b)'s, 403(b)'s, IRA's, retirement, asset allocation, pensions, investment strategies, fees, and much more! Sorry if we did not get to your question, there was only time for so many! 

Justin's Website: https://garrittfinancialsolutions.com/

Gerry's Website: https://www.millionaireeducator.com/

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Becky and Rusty went from 3 doors to TWENTY SEVEN in less than five years. How the heck did they make this happen? What are some creative ways to go about financing rentals without using a traditional loan from a bank?

How can a HELOC give you a leg up in growing your investment portfolio? What role do stocks play in their current portfolio now that they have 27 rentals? How much do they gross each month on their rental income? 

How does being a good teammate in a marriage relationship help grow your wealth and family? Is money the main thing, or is there more?

All of this and more! 

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Becky and Rusty were a typical middle class family with a duplex and their single-family home.  Becky was a music teacher (public and private), while Rusty worked at the local paper mill near Roanoke Rapids (NC). As a family, their average gross salary per year ranged from 100k-125k per year. 

In part I, we talk about how the couple who has been married for 26 years met, their roles in the workplace, raising 3 kids, and how being a teacher can position you to make an even bigger impact with rental properties in the town you teach in. We also dive into their drive to learn more about the stock market and invest their time, money and energy into learning more, turning some family pain into gain. 

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Anthony Michael is a NJ teacher who shares info  behind his new book “The Teacher’s Guide to Financial Wellness.”

https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Financial-Wellness/dp/B0FBTMK3P7

We talked about:
📚 Why he wrote the book
💸 Real-life money lessons from our upbringings
📈 How educators can build a path toward financial independence—without burning out

Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your finances and future.

👉 Tune in, share with a fellow educator, and let’s keep the conversation going. Link in bio!

#TeachersWealthHealth #FinanciallyIndependentTeachers #TeacherFinance #EducatorEmpowerment #TeacherMoneyMatters #TeacherFinancialWellness #FIREmovement #TeachersOnFIRe #DebtFreeTeachers #TeacherLife #PersonalFinanceForTeachers #TheTeachersGuideToFinancialWellness #TeacherPodcastFeature #InvestingForEducators #BuildWealthNotStress

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Trevor was teacher and coach (public and private), but left NC for a private sector opportunity. During this time, he had to do something with the townhouse he owned, but would no longer be living in...so he listed on Airbnb. Has it worked out? How was being an Airbnb host 700 miles away at his new job? 

After a handful of years in the private sector, how did he wind back up as a teacher/coach again? As a single income earner, how did he manage to buy a few properties? Now that he is back in NC, what will he do with his old primary home that became an Airbnb? 

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Kim Butler is the co-host on the Prosperity Podcast, and she is the daughter of two educators. On this episode, Kim shares her insight and expertise on TWO major topics...

1. A topic that is not often discussed...how to set up and structure your bank accounts. According to Kim, how to structure your bank accounts and direct deposit could be a multi-million dollar decision. 

2. How to appropriately handle money responsibilities and expectations when it comes to raising our children. According to research, raising a child in America today will come with around a 200k price tag, and this does not include college! 

https://prosperitythinkers.com/special/financiallyindependentteachers

https://prosperitythinkers.com/kim-butler/

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Janet is entering her 20th year as a teacher. After spending her first 18 years as a middle school teacher, she recently made the switch to HS. In this episode, she discusses the "reset" having been at one school her entire career, the journey of wanting to retire early to know seeing herself teach well into her mid 50's, retiring from NC and hopping the border to SC to make 140K per year, and living life to its fullest while also wanting to be financially independent. 

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After moving halfway around the US for college, the travel bug came again with a move overseas. With college came student loan and credit card debt...or what we usually call "normal". While overseas, our guest meets the love of her life, a German citizen with a completely different culture surrounding money. Unfortunately, the family dealt with historic flooding in Germany, leaving the family to ponder their future and move to Wisconsin. 

After moving back to the US, our guest and her husband completely started over with new careers. From trials and tribulations that became life or death, to balancing living in the here and now BUT being smart, this story will inspire! 

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Dave has cut grass, pressure washed, and given private pitching lessons as previous side hustles...last week, he gave Door Dash a shot. In this episode, Dave and his wife (Stephanie) discuss their experiment Dashing in Jacksonville NC for one week. What did they learn? Is it worth it? Hear all of their thoughts and how it could impact your financial future! Teachers, this episode is for you! 

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We have discussed SO many side hustles on the FIT Podcast...pressure washing, baby sitting, lawn care, mail box beautification, Door Dash, tutoring, Airbnb cleaning, private lessons, and much more! In past episodes, we have even talked about teaching abroad...what if I told you there is a way to teach abroad but you don't have to resign from your current teaching position?

Megan is a Raleigh elementary teacher who is getting ready to head to China make some extra cash this summer while on the adventure of a lifetime. How much will she make? How long does it last? What is provided during the stay? Tune in to find out if this might be a summer side hustle in your near future! 

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https://ddcacademy.org/