Former teacher, author, and returning podcast guest, Danny Kofke, discusses how to take control of your money using simplified and practical tactics. Through his path in teaching, financial education, writing, and TV guest appearances, Danny has learned that you can’t run a marathon in 30 days. It takes consistency and a personalized approach to build your financial margins…and you can do it too! Danny discusses the “messy middle”, habit-forming tactics, taking the bias out of your finances, the importance of vesting at 10 years, the TRS benefit, and supplementing your retirement income to become a wealthy teacher. As Danny says, “If this former school teacher can do it, so can you!”
If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online at TRSGA.com and register for a session today!
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:03 – Danny Kofke’s Education Experience
03:47 – Benefits of Teaching Special Education
04:58 – Pivoting Career Paths
07:42 – Insights for Active Educators
11:59 – Tools for Budgeting & Saving
12:45 – Staying Focused
16:46 – Financial Advisers vs. Money Coaches
18:18 – Adjusting to Financial Changes
20:17 – Importance of Vesting
22:04 – How the TRS Benefit Helps
25:08 – Contact Info & Words of Encouragement
26:46 – Outro
We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at podcast@trsga.com.
Host: Everett Crockett
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