Episode 42: Financial Planning for Teachers

LEARN Education Association President Kristin Gemaly discusses what teachers need to know when it comes to investing for retirement and planning for the future. The episode covers the power of compound interest, pre-tax vs. post-tax retirement investing, dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, the importance of knowing whether a financial advisor is a fiduciary, and more. Resources mentioned in the episode are below. Nerdwallet.com compound interest calculator A tool from 403bwise.org for evaluating district 403(b) plans Questions to ask before working with a financial professional