The “Start here” post
What’s money stuff got to do with teaching? Nothing. But here’s how to not let ELT leave you in poverty. A collection of my most useful blog posts.
personal finance
Financial resilience: how to build it
In November, I was let down by two clients. One of them I write for infrequently and the other has historically been a big chunk of my Quarter 4 income. But, this year, they’ve offered far less work than usual and are now paying up to a month late because they have cash flow issues. … Read more
Moving abroad? Here’s how ELT teachers can prepare financially
Visa and ELT job? Check. Guide book? Check.All packed? But are you financially prepared for moving abroad? Here’s what to think about before you set off for your new ELT job abroad.
How I benefitted from working with a financial coach
As an investing coach, why would I hire a financial coach for myself? Here are the two big benefits I got out of it.
Personal finance in ELT: How to learn what to do with money
Time to start improving your finances? Here are the pros and cons of the main ways of learning about personal finance and money in ELT.
6 ways to stop worrying about money
I meet people in ELT all the time who are absolutely paralysed by worry about money. The industry is largely to blame but, even so, there are practical things we can do to stop worrying about money.
How to increase your pension in ELT
If you’re worried you aren’t going to receive a high enough pension, here are some steps you can take to increase your pension in ELT.
A beginner guide to investing for ELT teachers, Part 2
Part 2 of this teacher’s beginner guide to investing, Here are the steps to take to start investing as an English teacher. Whether you’re living abroad or have returned to your country, the basic steps to start investing your money apply to all of us.
A guide to investing for ELT teachers, Part 1
As educators we really need some education about how to become secure financially. So, this 2-part guide to investing is an introduction to some of the vocabulary you’ll need to know and the steps you’ll need to take to start investing as an ELT teacher.
How to save money in ELT
Yes, you can save money in ELT. It might surprise you to hear that plenty of people who earn way more, don’t necessarily save much. In fact, how good you are at saving has less to do with how much you earn and everything to do with money management and education. Most of us don’t get any education when it comes to money. But we can all start once we know a few things about how to save money, in ELT or any other field.