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Best Summer Discounts for Teachers (and Their Families!)
After a long school year filled with lesson plans, grading marathons, and late nights, teachers deserve a summer filled with rest, fun — and savings! Good news: There are tons of companies that agree and want to say thank you with exclusive summer deals for educators. From travel discounts to theme park tickets, wellness apps,…
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Best Online Courses for Teachers to Take Over the Summer

Make the most of your break with classes that spark joy, build skills, and maybe even earn PD hours. Summer break is a sacred time for teachers—but it’s also the perfect opportunity to invest in yourself. Whether you want to re-ignite your love of teaching, explore a new side hustle, or finally tackle that professional…
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How I Started This Blog (And How You Can Too!)

Okay, so here’s the deal. I didn’t wake up one morning and suddenly have this brilliant idea to start a blog for teachers. Honestly, it was more of a ‘What the heck, why not?’ moment. After years of teaching and figuring out how to manage finances on a teacher’s salary, I thought: Why not share…
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Welcome to the Financial Side of Teaching: Why I Started This Blog

Teaching is rewarding. I can’t think of a more rewarding job, maybe doctor or nurse. Maybe firemen or policeman or therapist. Teaching is rewarding, but it’s not always financially easy. “How am I supposed to pay off student loans, save for summer, and still buy my own classroom supplies?” This is what was going through…

