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Staying in the Black Ms. Black
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4.9 • 15 Ratings
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Stay in the Black is dedicated helping teachers get their money straight and live their fullest life on a public servant salary Are you a teacher living check to check? Are you worried about your student loans? Can you afford to purchase a home? Can you afford to have children or send them to college? In this podcast we will cover pensions, student loans, side hustles and ways to maximize and expand your finances. We will also cover budgets, saving, credit and more! You will find information, interviews, book reviews and you will leave with action steps to help you Stay in the Black, for more go to stayingintheblk.com
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What happens when your car is totaled?
In this episode Ms, Black talks about the her car being totaled. She shares the whole process from police report to find a new - new-to-her (used) car. Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and is one mortgage away from being totally debt-free. She loves traveling the world with her family and has over $1M in her retirement accounts beyond her pension.Learn more about Ms. Black:Website: http://...
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Book Review: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
In this episode Ms, Black reviews Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. after reading Power of a Habit and Atomic Habits I think I found the book that helped me establish new habits or break undesirable habits. Tiny Habits by BJ FoggMs. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and is one mortgage away from being totally debt-free. She loves traveling the world with her family and has over $1M in her retirement accounts b...
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Are your memberships worth it?
In this episode Ms. Black evaluates the value of her professional and social memberships. Ask yourself the following questions to evaluate your memberships:Is the membership necessary/meaning to your life (work/networking)?Do you utilized the membership?Are you maximizing the benefits of the membership?What would happen if you didn't have the memebrship? Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and...
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Make sure you monitor your financial accounts
In this episode Ms. Black share how she's lost thousands of dollars in interest because she did not monitor the interest on her high yield savings account (HSYA). The lesson learned is to not only monitor the balance, deposits, and withdrawals. When comes to HYSAs you must also monitor the interest rate to ensure that you are getting the best rate. It is important to monitor all financial account: savings, checking, investment, insurance, etc.Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a ...
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Be Intentional with Your Raises
In this NYC episode Ms. Black discusses the raises that principals and managers received and the importance of being intentional about how you allocate your increase income. Consider your options, increase your retirement saving, investments, and/or increase debt repayment among many other things. Be wary of lifestyle creep. Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and is one mortgage away from bei...
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Runway to Entrepreneurship 2023 Q4
In this episode Ms. Black updates you on her Runway to Entrepreneurship. Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and is one mortgage away from being totally debt-free. She loves traveling the world with her family and has over $1M in her retirement accounts beyond her pension.Learn more about Ms. Black:Website: http://www.stayingintheblk.comInstagram:@stayingintheblk