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 salary


- Making every dollar stretch


- Buying a home


- Managing debt


- Planning for retirement


- Understanding and purchasing insurance


- Investing in the stock market or real estate


- Taxes and tax planning.