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Financially Independent Teachers

Dave Fleischer
Financial Independence
Personal Finance
Budgeting
Retirement Planning
Education
Teaching
Investing
Debt Management
Financial Literacy
Investment Strategies
Real Estate
North Carolina
Personal Finance Education
Roth IRA
FIRE Movement
Financial Planning
Side Hustles
Pensions
Pension
Teacher Salaries

Welcome to the Financially Independent Teachers Podcast- where educators come together to discuss their journey on the road to financial independence. Each week, Dave and Brandon interview teachers who are winning with money and welcome financial industry experts like JL Collins, Andy Hill, Andrew Hallam (Millionaire Teacher) and Rachel Cruze (daughter of Dave Ramsey). There are plenty of voices i... more

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16-year veteran math teacher, Noah started his journey in education through ACE, The Alliance for Catholic Education, at the University of Notre Dame. During this program, he moved from Indiana to Florida...making less than 25k as a... more

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After graduating from South View HS in NC, at the age 19, he was homeless, in debt and sleeping in his car. Today he has built a multiple 7-figure business and coached millions of people out of the paycheck to paycheck cycle. As a m... more

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Paul is a recently retired teacher from Maine, but growing up on a farm caused him to inherit his family's frugal nature. Newly retired, Paul has been scheduling opportunities to share his presentation to help teachers called "The H... more

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Reid says a frugal lifestyle is as regular to him as brushing his teeth each day. From McDonald's worker, to Econ teacher, to Econ professor, and reservist in the military...Reid has done it all!

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Anthony O'Neal
Author, speaker, former Ramsey Solutions contributor, HBCU professor
Stop Livin' Paycheck to Paycheck; Virginia University (HBCU)
Episode: EP 273-From Homeless to Professor---Anthony O'Neal
Reid Warren
Educator teaching personal finance and economics; Indiana National Guard retiree
Independent educator; Ivy Tech Community College (adjunct)
Episode: EP 271-Indianapolis Teacher and Reservist
Edward Brady
CFA, realtor, former SEC employee, Army Reserve veteran
Awaken Your Financial Star
Episode: EP 269-The Star Method With Ed Brady-Saving, Time Horizon, Asset Allocation, Real Returns
Tom Bernard
Author of The Index of America; index fund investing advocate from San Francisco
Author, Index of America
Episode: EP 268-Why Index Funds? Instructor and Finance Guru Tom Bernard (CA)
Jermaine Shapiro
Formerly a co‑worker at Jacksonville High School; teacher assistant in the special needs department; involved in real estate and side hustles; pursuing a teaching credential
Jacksonville High School, North Carolina; real estate
Episode: EP 263-Jermaine NC TA Case Study Update Phase I and II
Kendra Bergman
Elementary teacher with 21 years of experience, currently teaching second grade
Pennsylvania school district
Episode: EP 255-Married (PA) Teacher Couple Hit the Road Each Summer---RV Life!
Dale Bergman
Co-founder of Financially Independent Teachers and personal finance teacher with 20 years of experience
Pennsylvania school district
Episode: EP 255-Married (PA) Teacher Couple Hit the Road Each Summer---RV Life!
Andrew Giancola
Personal finance expert and podcaster with a passion for teaching financial literacy to educators
The Personal Finance Podcast
Episode: EP 252-Importance of Systems and Making it Automatic with Andrew Giancola
Justin Garritt
Financial advisor and former teacher
Garritt Financial Solutions
Episode: EP 247-8 Timeless Financial Truths with Justin Garritt and Wife Paulina

Hosts

Dave
Host of the show, co-hosting with Brandon
Brandon
Co-host of the show, discussing personal finance and educator-focused wealth-building

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Absolute must for educators and their spouses to get and stay on track for financial independence

    Dave is doing all of us a solid by getting the word out for educators on how attainable it is to become financially independent. The thing that makes this pod different is the real life people that make up the heavy majority of episodes. Additionally, expert guests generally dont seem to have a book to sell or a promotion to push. The perspectives are really vast and Dave does a great job moving the episodes along. Bonus: at the beginning of every episode he invites anyone who’s willing to share... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalaney
    United States8 months ago
  • For the People!

    Dave and Brandon started this podcast to share the financial stories of everyday educators for everyday educators (my opinion). Over time the mission has refined, yet the core of the show has not changed. Thank you for staying true to your roots (lower to middle class everyday people) and giving your time to help share relatable content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeepEastTX25
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mandatory listening for young professionals

    Great content and it really works. Easy to understand it really works. The hard part is getting started.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregLeftHandedAggie
    United States2 years ago
  • Powerful stories

    I am not a teacher but I am a hard working nurse. I came across this podcast looking for inspiration on my debt free journey. It has been perfect with such powerful stories. Listening to our educators has also been such a window into their struggles.Thank you for the variety and value of each guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lgrubaugh
    United States2 years ago
  • Top Rate for Teachers

    This podcast is a must-listen for teachers who want to win with their money. Anytime a new episode drops I listen the same day. I learn new things from each episode and I get inspired by the incredible stories of teachers and working class folks getting ahead. Dave and Brandon are excellent hosts and I enjoy their banter and the quality they bring to the show. Teachers, run (don’t walk) to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbs19832002
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts balance accessible explanations with practical, actionable tips
Guests often bring diverse perspectives and useful strategies for FI/retirement
Listeners praise the relatable, real-life stories of educators

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EP 272-Retired Maine Teacher on the Hidden Cost of Time
Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception about 403(b) plans and teacher retirement?
The biggest misconception is that simply having a 403(b) is enough to secure retirement wealth. The container is only as good as the funds inside; high fees and poor fund choices can erode decades of savings, whereas choosing low-cost funds (like Vanguard index funds) and understanding fees can dramatically improve outcomes.
EP 272-Retired Maine Teacher on the Hidden Cost of Time
Q: Tell us a little bit about Paul's career and what your life looked like in education.
Paul shares that he started teaching in the mid-1980s, taught various subjects including personal finance, and retired after over 30 years. He emphasizes the pervasive lack of financial literacy early in his career and how his own investments evolved from high-fee options to Vanguard's low-cost funds, which transformed his retirement outlook.
EP 269-The Star Method With Ed Brady-Saving, Time Horizon, Asset Allocation, Real Returns
Q: What are some patterns you see for teachers who feel stuck early in their careers, and how can they break out of that cycle?
Many teachers compare themselves to others, which is detrimental. The key is to focus on your own race, reframe setbacks as lessons, practice gratitude and self-forgiveness, and take small, consistent steps toward realistic goals that build momentum over time.
EP 246-Millionaire Math Teacher Year in Review
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your portfolio and maybe some of the losses that you had in March and how that's progressed, and if you could share some of your numbers for this episode?
John details his portfolio performance, noting he lost about $100,000 to $150,000 in a short period but has since seen significant growth, with an overall increase of approximately $270,000 this year due to market recovery and dividends.
EP 246-Millionaire Math Teacher Year in Review
Q: Can you give us the fast forwarded version of John Chester and what you did, your career, your wife, income, and maybe how long it took you to be a millionaire?
John explains his journey from working as a teacher with a low salary to achieving a net worth of 2.36 million, highlighting the importance of saving and investing intentionally throughout his life.

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A practical, education-focused financial podcast for educators, frequently featuring teachers who share real-world strategies for saving, investing, and retiring early on modest salaries. Episodes center on personal finance basics tailored to teaching: 403(b)/457 plans, pensions, Roth IRAs, index funds, and debt reduction, often paired with inspiring real-life journeys from fellow educators. Notable strengths include a steady stream of relatable guest stories, actionable tips, and guest-driven breakdowns of complex topics, making it useful for listeners seeking tangible steps toward financial independence within the education profession.

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1. Anthony O'Neal
2. Reid Warren
3. Edward Brady
4. Tom Bernard
5. Jermaine Shapiro
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7. Dale Bergman
8. Andrew Giancola

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