Personal Finance for Educators

A Project Reborn

Testing 1, 2, 3… yep, it's still on.

Sep 29 • Josh Hertel

The Wisconsin Teacher Loan Program: Supporting Rural and Milwaukee Educators

A unique program for folks who have an inkling of where they plan to teach.

Sep 22 • Josh Hertel

Compounding With Interest: Phase 2

It’s time to build on some initial gains.

Sep 3 • Josh Hertel

August 2026

An August Game Plan

Building a Playbook for the School Year

Aug 3 • Josh Hertel

July 2026

Paths to 55: Comparing Apples and Oranges

They are different things but we'll try anyway.

Jul 7 • Josh Hertel

May 2026

PFE Podcast Episode 8: Tools for the Trade

Free tools to understand your salary and benefits

May 27 • Josh Hertel

Tools for the Trade: A District Salary Analyzer

DPI Provides Salary Data. Making Sense of It Is Another Matter.

May 11 • Josh Hertel

The Roth IRA: Building on the Pension Floor

The pension sets your floor. The Roth IRA raises your ceiling.

May 2

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April 2026

Personal Finance: A Missing Piece in Teacher Retention Puzzle

What early-career educators need to know—and aren't being told

Apr 16 • Josh Hertel

Why I’m Not Losing Sleep Over AI

AI will change how we teach, but it won't change why we're needed.

Apr 2 • Josh Hertel

March 2026

The Teaching Lifestyle and the Roth IRA

Why the Roth IRA is a natural fit for teachers

Mar 24 • Josh Hertel

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Welcome to Personal Finance for Educators

A teacher's lounge for personal finance

Mar 17 • Josh Hertel

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