Homeschool Money

Key Event Details for Show Notes: Texas Homeschool Expo — DFW

📅 June 5–6, 2026

📍Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX 76054

🎟️ $5/day adults | Free for children | Free parking

🔗 texashomeschoolexpo.com

Our Sessions (Saturday):

🕧 12:30 PM — Born Ready: From Kid Business to Dream Career (Ages 8–17)

🕒 3:00 PM — Start Your Homeschool Money Makeover Today

Hashtags: #TexasHomeschoolExpo #HomeschoolExpo #HomeschoolMoney #KidEntrepreneur #HomeschoolDFW #GenerationalWealth #HomeschoolMom

Are you building financial freedom homeschooling your children, or just surviving month to month?

Crystal and Anthony Obey share a wealth affirmation that reframes everything about how homeschool parents think about money. Tune in to discover the mindset that connects your income to your legacy.

Listen to find out why the way you earn right now is more powerful than you think.

FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

• A wealth affirmation that reframes every dollar you earn as something far bigger than a paycheck
• Why homeschool parents who pursue financial freedom are building something that outlasts them
• The one belief about money that keeps homeschool families stuck, and how to release it
• How your income strategy and your homeschool mission are more connected than you realize
• What financially free homeschool families know about legacy that most parents never discover

• You feel like you are sacrificing financial freedom homeschooling to stay present with your kids
• You want a money mindset built for legacy, not just bill paying
• You are ready to pursue income with the same intentionality you bring to your children's education
• You need a mindset reset before your next income-building move

Your financial success is not separate from your homeschool mission. Tune in to find out why.

FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Have you ever wondered what it really looks like to build a podcast for homeschool families while actually homeschooling, running a business, and navigating everything life throws at you in between?

In this special milestone episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey take you behind the scenes of Homeschool Money as they hit episode 30, the 30% mark on their promise to reach 100. They share what the numbers actually showed them, what surprised them most about this community, and what has been happening at the Obey household that you would never guess from the outside.

They also pull back the curtain on what is coming next, including a brand-new series that families ready to build income have been waiting for, and more targeted wealth-building content designed specifically for homeschool families.

Listen to discover the real story behind building a financial resource for families who deserve access to every tool and strategy that has historically been kept behind closed doors.

Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Which episodes connected most with this community and what that tells you about what is possible
• A behind-the-scenes moment that tested everything they teach about building systems
• What real families did after listening, and why it changed how Crystal and Anthony see this show
• The upcoming series that homeschool families ready to build income will not want to miss
• Why the best content on Homeschool Money has not been made yet

Perfect for you if:

• You have been listening and want to know where Homeschool Money is headed
• You are curious about what it really takes to build something while homeschooling
• You want to be part of a community that treats financial strategy as a family value
• You are ready to stop waiting and start building flexible income that fits your life

Join Crystal and Anthony as they celebrate 30 episodes and share the vision for what comes next. The road to 100 is just getting started.

Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

What if the blueprint for financial freedom for your homeschooling family has been sitting in your family history all along?

In this milestone birthday episode, Crystal Obey shares what she discovered at 45 about the generational wealth strategies her grandmothers built long before homeschool money was a conversation.

This is the mindset foundation the entire Homeschool Money podcast is built on.

Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The generational wealth blueprint Crystal's grandmothers built
• Why financial freedom for homeschooling families starts with a mindset shift, not a spreadsheet
• How homeschooling five kids while running a business is training your children
• The name your farm challenge
• Why the homeschool lifestyle is one of the most underrated financial strategies
• What turning 45 with intention looks like as a homeschooling entrepreneur
• How Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) and current education funding shifts create a once-in-a-generation opportunity for families paying attention

• You want to build generational wealth while homeschooling without a traditional 9-5 job
• You are looking for a mindset foundation before diving into specific income strategies and homeschool funding tools
• You feel like you are behind and need a reminder that the forties and beyond are a launching pad, not a finish line
• You believe homeschooling costs your family financially and want a new framework for thinking about the return on that investment
• You are ready to stop spending what you have and start investing it strategically for the next generation

Are you a Black Texas family weighing the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program — and carrying the weight of history, community, and faith while doing it?

In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey have the honest, kitchen-table conversation that Black families in Texas deserve.

They hold both truths at once: the deep, rightful legacy of fighting for public schools AND the real failures of that same system for Black children.

They break down exactly how TEFA's priority tiers favor lower-income families, how the disability funding pathway unlocks up to $30,000, and why faith-based schools built by Black churches stand to benefit directly.

This isn't a sales pitch — it's a candid guide to making the best decision for YOUR family without guilt, without naivety, and without leaving money on the table.

👉 The application window closes March 17th. Don't let uncertainty cost your family an opportunity.

FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

Not sure whether to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)?

This episode is for you. Crystal and Anthony Obey step back from the how-to and tackle the harder question: should your family apply at all?

Using a four-family framework drawn from real situations in their community, they walk through the genuine trade-offs of TEFA — financial support versus administrative responsibility, state funding versus long-term homeschool freedom, expanded resources versus constrained spending, and special considerations for families with children who have disabilities.

This isn't a pro-TEFA episode or an anti-TEFA episode. It's a clear-eyed, pressure-free space to work through the real questions only your family can answer — guided by five decision questions that cut through the noise of Facebook groups, headlines, and political opinions.

Download the free companion TFA Family Decision Worksheet from the show notes and walk away with genuine clarity — whatever direction you choose.

👉 FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

1. What Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) actually requires of homeschool families — and what it doesn't
2. A four-family framework to help you identify exactly where you are in this decision right now
3. The four real trade-offs of TEFA: financial support, state relationship, spending constraints, and disability considerations
4. Five decision questions that cut through the noise and bring your family's values into focus
5. Why budgeting for homeschool families matters when evaluating if $2,000 per child is worth the administrative overhead
6. How to use the free TFA Family Decision Worksheet to make a clear, conscious choice

Perfect for You If:

1. You've been sitting with uncertainty about TEFA and haven't felt safe saying so
2. You want homeschool funding but aren't sure what strings come with it
3. You're weighing your family's long-term educational freedom against short-term financial relief
4. You have a child with a disability and need to understand the IDEA trade-off before deciding

In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Obey go beyond the program basics to explore what Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) truly means for your family's financial future, your homeschool lifestyle, and the decade ahead.

For the first time in Texas history, homeschool families are being seen — and funded — by the state.

Discover the five concrete changes TEFA brings to your daily homeschool life — from a real curriculum budget and funded tutoring services, to educational therapies, technology allocations, and the growing visibility of the homeschool community across Texas. With $2,000 per child available, self-funding homeschool education just got a powerful new ally.

Crystal and Anthony also explore what public investment in homeschooling enables over time, what questions families should be asking now, and exactly what to do after this episode to make the most of this historic moment.

🎧 This is the episode that connects the program details to the bigger picture — and to what it means for your family on Monday morning.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

1. Why Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) represent a philosophical shift in how Texas funds education — and why it matters for every homeschool family
2. The 5 concrete changes TEFA brings to your daily homeschool life starting in 2026–2027
3. How $2,000 per child can cover curriculum, tutoring, therapies, and technology — finally giving families real homeschool curriculum savings
4. What the future of homeschooling in Texas looks like as TEFA grows and evolves
5. How to participate intentionally and help shape what year five of this program looks like
6. Your action steps: exactly what every Texas homeschool family should do after listening

Perfect for You If:

1. You want to understand what TEFA actually changes for your family beyond the headlines
2. You're exploring homeschool funding strategies for the first time
3. You've been homeschooling for years and want to know if TEFA aligns with your values and goals
4. You care about the long-term future of homeschooling in Texas

Start making the most of this historic moment in Texas homeschool funding. Tune in now!

You got the notification — your Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) has been approved. Now the real work begins.

Getting approved is step one. Managing your Texas Education Freedom Accounts funding wisely — spending on the right things, staying compliant, and protecting your account year after year — that's what separates families who maximize every dollar from the ones who leave money on the table.

In this episode, Crystal and Anthony Oby break down exactly how TEFA funding is distributed across three rounds, how the Odyssey platform works, what expenses are approved (and which ones will get you in trouble), and the six non-negotiable rules for keeping your Texas Education Freedom Accounts in good standing.

🎧 Listen to discover how to turn your approval into a full year of strategic, protected educational spending.

👉 Take the full FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS: Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

1. How and when TEFA funding hits your Odyssey account (3 distribution rounds)
2. The 5 approved spending categories — and common mistakes families make
3. What you absolutely CANNOT spend TEFA money on (including family members)
4. The technology spending cap and how to plan around it
5. 6 rules to keep your account active, compliant, and protected
6. How families with disability funding can strategically allocate up to $30,000
7. Why staying in good standing means you never have to enter the lottery again

Perfect for you if:

1. You've been approved for TEFA and aren't sure what to do next
2. You want to spend every dollar correctly without risking your account
3. You have a child with a disability and want to maximize your higher funding
4. You're a homeschool family looking for a clear, stress-free account management strategy

SHOW NOTES & LINKS

1. Program website & School Finder: educationfreedom.texas.gov
2. Application & account platform (Odyssey): support.withodyssey.com
3. Odyssey phone support: 737-379-2362
4. Odyssey email support: [email protected]
5. Texas School District Locator: tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/school-district-locator
6. Parent school selection deadline: June 1, 2026 (initial) / July 15, 2026 (final)
7. School enrollment confirmation deadline: June 15, 2026 (initial) / July 31, 2026 (final)
8. First funding distribution: July 1, 2026
9. TEFA Media Contact: Travis Pillow — [email protected] | (407) 376-3105

You got your Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding — now comes the part that can make or break it: choosing the right school.

In this episode of the Homeschool Money Podcast, Crystal and Anthony Obey walk Texas families through exactly how to find TEFA-participating schools, what questions to ask before you commit, and how to make sure your enrollment is confirmed so your funding actually flows on time.

This is Part 4 of our TEFA Series. Go back and listen to Episodes 1–3 for the full program overview, application walkthrough, and disability funding deep dive.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. How to use the official TEFA School Finder and what to do if your preferred school isn't listed yet
2. The difference between "accredited" and "registered" — and why it matters for your $10,474
3. The four key questions every family must ask before choosing a school
4. What happens when tuition is more (or less) than your TEFA amount
5. The enrollment deadlines inside the Odyssey platform you absolutely cannot miss
6. Pro tips for smart school selection before April lottery results arrive

This is the homeschool funding opportunity Texas families have been waiting for. But the best schools fill up fast. Start your school search now.

👉 FREE Class: FREE INTRO CLASS:  Get $30,000+/Yr to Fund Your Homeschool Without a 9-5 Job

SHOW NOTES & LINKS

1. Program website & School Finder: educationfreedom.texas.gov
2. Application & account platform (Odyssey): support.withodyssey.com
3. Odyssey phone support: 737-379-2362
4. Odyssey email support: [email protected]
5. Texas School District Locator: tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/school-district-locator
6. Parent school selection deadline: June 1, 2026 (initial) / July 15, 2026 (final)
7. School enrollment confirmation deadline: June 15, 2026 (initial) / July 31, 2026 (final)
8. First funding distribution: July 1, 2026
9. TEFA Media Contact: Travis Pillow — [email protected] | (407) 376-3105

If you have a child with a disability in Texas, this could be the most important 20 minutes you spend this month.

Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) offers most families one funding amount — but families with children with disabilities could qualify for something significantly higher. The difference comes down to a few specific steps, one hard deadline, and one decision most homeschooling parents get completely wrong.

In Part 3 of the TEFA series, Crystal and Anthony Obey go deep on disability funding so you walk away knowing exactly what to do next.

🎧 Listen now. The deadline waits for no one.

👉 educationfreedom.texas.gov

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

1. The 14 qualifying disability categories — and why many parents are shocked their child's diagnosis is on the list
2. The critical difference between two funding paths for children with disabilities — and why mixing them up costs families thousands
3. What homeschool and private school families must do that public school families don't — and how little time you have to do it
4. The one document that unlocks maximum funding — and the deadline with zero exceptions
5. Four real-life family scenarios with exact action steps for each
6. A counterintuitive application choice that makes the biggest financial difference for special needs families
7. An important legal trade-off every family must understand before deciding

Perfect for You If:

1. Your child has ADHD, dyslexia, autism, a speech delay, or any other learning difference
2. You've assumed the bigger funding amounts weren't available to your family
3. You want every dollar of homeschool funding your child actually qualifies for

Important Resources:

👉 Apply Now: educationfreedom.texas.gov

👉 Apply Now & Get Full Details: educationfreedom.texas.gov

📞 Odyssey Support Line: 737-379-2362

🌐 Odyssey Support Site: support.withodyssey.com

Application Deadline: March 17, 2026 | Funding Start: July 1, 2026