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I appeared on today's episode of the Teach and Retire Rich podcast for those who might be interested.

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Appeared on the Teach and Retire Rich Podcast
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January 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Friends, academics, and teachers! Many of us have access to a 403b and we may stumble getting it setup, understanding fees, or knowing which funds to choose.

This can help 👇!

Also if you are looking for more information, check out 403bwise.org
August 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Not sure if a 403(b), 457(b), or IRA is best? 🎓

Emily’s got answers in this quick reel!

Plan wisely, retire confidently.

#403bwise #TeacherRetirement #FinancialWellness #K12Educators #InvestSmart #RetirementReady
May 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Starting a 403(b)? Read this first!

❌ Not all plans are good for teachers. ✅ Learn what paperwork you need & how to pick the right vendor.

🎧 Our latest podcast breaks it all down.

Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/heygodtzeg 

#403bwise #SmartInvesting #EducatorFinance
March 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Roth IRA vs. 403(b) - which one is better for YOU?

Emily breaks down the key differences & what every educator should know before choosing where to invest for retirement.

→ Tax-free growth?
→ Employer match?
→ Which option wins for your future?

👆 Watch now and get the clarity you need.

#403bwise
August 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
You spent decades saving. Now what?

Withdrawal strategy in retirement is EVERYTHING—and most people get it wrong.

This week’s Weekend Wisdom features Nick Maggiulli’s powerful take:

➡️ https://ofdollarsanddata.com/whats-the-best-withdrawal-strategy-in-retirement/

#403bwise
June 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🍀 Looking for a Pot of Gold in your 403(b)?

High-fee plans = leprechaun trickery.

Low-fee, green-rated vendors = the real treasure! 💰

🌈 Find yours NOW: https://403bwise.org/advocacy/rating_system

#403bwise #SmartInvesting #FinancialFreedom
March 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Happy Fin Lit month! Fin lit tip #2 comes from the great investor Warren Buffett who said: "In my view, for most people, the best thing to do is own the S&P 500 index fund." Lesson: 

Anyone can build wealth over time with a diversified, low-cost mutual fund or ETF.

#403bwise #financialliteracy
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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March 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Keynote by Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer of 403bwise was illuminating and worth every second.
TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS: do you know your district vendor's reputation? And what to do if you're stuck in a bad plan? 403bwise.org/advocacy/rat...
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April 13, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Recession worries? Learn which investments offer stability when the economy slows.

 Amy Arnott of Morningstar breaks it down.

 Smart strategy matters more than ever.

 🔗 https://www.morningstar.com/portfolios/best-investments-own-during-recession 

 #403bwise #RecessionReady #SmartInvesting
March 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 Tennessee just passed a law that gives high-cost financial companies the right to access teachers on campus.

Why? Because lobbying works—and reform threatens their commissions.

👆 Link in bio

#403bwise
June 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
60% of our A-rated school districts are in Wisconsin. Why?

 ✅ Low-fee options
 ✅ Transparent vendors
 ✅ Educator-first planning
 
🔍 See how your district compares: https://403bwise.org/advocacy/search_district_plans

#403bwise #EducatorEmpowerment #RetirementSavings
April 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Anchorage School District = 🔥

A-grade, single vendor 403(b).

Low fees. Simple choices.

If #Alaska can do it, why can’t your district?

https://403bwise.org/advocacy/district_plan/Anchorage%20School%20District/0200180

#403bwise #TeacherFinance #DistrictSpotlight #InvestBetter #AlaskaEducators
May 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Stock Market worry? Don’t panic.

Emily explains why riding out the ups and downs of the stock market is key to long-term investing success.

Patience beats panic every time.

👆 Watch now to learn how smart investors stay steady.

#403bwise #StockMarketTips #InvestSmart #TeacherFinance
August 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
California dreaming… of fewer 403(b) vendors.

Redlands Unified has over 30 vendors, but just 3 green-rated ones.

Time for a vendor list refresh!

🔗 https://403bwise.org/advocacy/district_plan/Redlands%20Unified/0632070

#403bwise #TeacherRetirement #VendorOverload
April 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🛡️ Who protects consumers from financial bad actors?

Erin Witte of Consumer Federation of America joins Teach and Retire Rich to share how she’s fighting back.

🎧 Listen now! https://teachandretirerich.libsyn.com/captain-america-of-consumer-protection-367

 #403bwise #ConsumerRights #TeacherFinance
March 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨 EXPOSED: What they really said behind closed doors at the NTSA Conference… and why they don’t want you to hear it. 👀🎙️

Listen now! 🎧https://teachandretirerich.libsyn.com/podcast/category/inside-the-ntsa-summit-conference-366

#403bwise #TeacherFinance
March 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
⚠️ Some districts offer great 403(b) plans.

Others are packed with high-fee, sales-driven junk.

Find out which one you’ve got:

https://403bwise.org/advocacy/rating_system

If your district isn’t listed, send us the vendor list—we’ll rate it for free.

#403bwise
June 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you're a teacher or have teachers in your lives you/they are likely being ripped off by 403(b) vendors charging outrageous fees and you should go here to find help getting your money back
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403bwise: Education, Advocacy, and Community
The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it.
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May 18, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Fellow teachers and faculty! Many of you have access to 403b accounts. Learned about this cool website today to find the best company to administer your 403b:

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403bwise: Education, Advocacy, and Community
The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it.
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August 29, 2024 at 12:15 AM
“Maybe I was the problem?”

Dan reflects on his years working with amazing colleagues across multiple states & schools… & shares why finding the right teaching location really does matter!

Big news: Dan & Scott drop a hint about a new project in the works.

🎧 403bwise to Get Wiser? is live now!
August 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Retirees, this one’s for you. 🛑

Should you roll your 403(b) into an IRA? It’s one of the most common questions we get—and Emily is here to break it down.

💡 Your retirement money deserves the best home—make sure you know your options.

#403bwise
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A teacher was threatened by a 403(b) sales rep. 🍕 Equitable finally fired him.

➡️ Hear the full story + how Delaware is doing 403(b)s right.

🎧 New podcast out now.

#403bwise #TeacherFinance #RetirementReform
July 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM