Financial Mastery for the Career Teacher

By Gene Siciliano

Book Overview

"This book should be given to every new teacher as soon as they sign their teaching contract."
--Cathy D. Hicks, Induction Program Director
San Dieguito Union High School District, Encinitas, CA

"Siciliano′s gem of a book is crammed with sage financial advice. He reminds us that we need to approach financial planning the way we approach teaching: clear-eyed, armed with facts, and with our eyes on the prize."
--Janet Carroll, District Principal of Human Resources
Chilliwack School District and CSD Mentor Program, BC, Canada

The money management book that no educator can afford to be without

Teaching has many rewards, including the opportunity to change young people′s lives and make a meaningful difference in a community every day. However, despite the important work they do, teachers often find themselves struggling to survive on a teaching salary.

Written by certified financial advisor and award-winning speaker Gene Siciliano, Financial Mastery for the Career Teacher is a comprehensive yet concise primer for educators balancing modest salaries with skyrocketing expenses in challenging economic times. The author covers the personal finance questions and concerns that all educators face, including:

Providing for a family on a teacher′s salaryMaking every dollar stretchBuying a homeManaging debtPlanning for retirementUnderstanding and purchasing insuranceInvesting in the stock market or real estateTaxes and tax planning

Start planning your financial future now so you can have a fulfilling career as a teacher and still come out ahead

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141297500X
• ISBN13: 9781412975001
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"