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Posted at 22:06h in Retirement

If you are a teacher, professor, school administrator, hospital employee, or other public servant, you have likely been offered a 403(b) retirement savings plan by your employer. Understanding the ins and outs of a 403 (b) plan gets complicated. The retirement planning experts at Appreciation...

Posted at 21:59h in Financial Planning

As a teacher, you know that managing your finances can be difficult on a less than ideal income. Creating a budget and sticking to it is a great way to minimize some of your financial stress and make your life a little bit easier. Read...

Posted at 21:56h in Financial Planning

If you're an educator or public servant considering the pros and cons of a 403(b) plan rather than other retirement savings plans, you are not alone. Understanding all of the benefits of a 403(b) plan can be tricky, but there are many beneficial reasons to...

Posted at 16:56h in Uncategorized

If you are a teacher, a qualifying public servant, or an employee of a tax-exempt organization, you have the option to enroll in a 403(b) retirement plan. Professors, teachers, school administrators, and hospital workers can all participate in a 403(b) retirement plan. What is a 403(b)...

Posted at 03:47h in Uncategorized

Retirement is an exciting new chapter in life. But it requires a lot of preparation. If you are preparing for retirement in California, you'll need to start plotting out which options, resources and strategies you'll need. And you'll need to know how long you have...

Posted at 23:22h in Financial Planning

At Appreciation Financial, we understand that as a teacher, your life can become very hectic with lesson plans, parent conferences, and much more. Your own needs, particularly financial ones, are often overlooked. Getting your personal finances in order can greatly reduce stress in your life...

Posted at 12:00h in Financial Planning

There are so many different types of high-yield savings accounts available to teachers and public employees that it can be hard to choose where to put your hard-earned money. Money Market and Cash Management accounts are places you can put that money. Getting a better...

Posted at 20:48h in Retirement Planning

No matter who you are, the retirement saving process can be confusing. It can be tricky understanding the differences in a Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA- and knowing which one is best for you. At Appreciation Financial, we work to help teachers and other public...

Posted at 14:01h in Financial Planning

With average teacher salaries decreasing in the past decade, it can be tough to make a living as an educator in America. Nowhere is that more apparent than in these states with the lowest teacher salaries in the country. Click here to see read part...

Posted at 13:00h in Financial Planning

Teacher salaries in the U.S. have been historically low compared to other professions with similar skill requirements—roughly 20% lower, in fact. So, if you are thinking about becoming an educator, you are probably wondering: which states offer the best teacher salaries? At Appreciation Financial, we want...