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Now you have some decisions to make. Use these hypothetical scenarios to see how to manage your finances.  We were all in this boat when we first started; it is important to see the impact on your future self.  

You have been offered your first teaching position- well, three of them!
Go, YOU!
Now what?
This site will help you decide strictly from a financial perspective. 

Decision One...
Which position do I take?

For comparison's sake, let's assume that you are offered a full time position, teaching at your preferred grade level and subject matter at each of these three school districts. 

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Financial things to consider:
Salary 
Benefits (Pension, 403(b)
Tuition reimbursement
Click each district  to see the results.
 

You will need a car...

Based on your starting salary, you will probably have options.  Look at them carefully.  It is tempting to treat yourself to the car of your dreams- you've worked very hard to get to this point.  Click on the two cars below: Audi and Hyundai.  

Have you ever considered the impact of your food choices? small changes can make a HUGE impact on your future financial situation. 
Let's explore two areas: coffee and lunch...

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Click here to use Fidelity's savings calculator.

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Coffee

Click here to use Fidelity's savings calculator.

Here's the great part...
Let's look at the Impact of these choices!
Click the spreadsheet to see how much money you could have if you invest the savings differential in a Roth IRA...

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