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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, I have an enlightening conversation with Danny Kofke to open up about strategies that advisors can use to support their teams and enhance their firms. Danny draws on his own experience of managing a household on a teacher's salary, demonstrating how aligning financial decisions with core values and long-term goals can foster a sense of satisfaction and stability. He talks the importance of maintaining a balance between disciplined saving and allowing small rewards, much like a "cheat day" in dieting, to keep motivation high without straying from financial objectives.Danny shares how he and his wife managed to live below their means by making strategic sacrifices, such as sharing a single car and planning for periods with reduced income, which ultimately enabled them to achieve significant life goals. These practices highlight the importance of resisting societal pressures and focusing on what truly matters—values that advisors can impart to their clients and teams alike.The episode also underscores the critical role of financial literacy in both personal and professional contexts. Danny emphasizes the need for advisors to advocate for financial education in the workplace, noting that financial challenges are often rooted in behavior and can be addressed through careful planning and discipline. By promoting a culture of financial wellness within their teams, advisors can help create a more informed, resilient workforce capable of making sound financial decisions that align with their values and goals.More Content For Financial Advisors and Wealth Management FirmsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
Kevin Benson & Danny Kofke - Southern Education Retirement Consortium: Financial Planning for Retirement. This is episode 697 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kevin Benson serves as Executive Director for Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA) and the Southern Education Retirement Consortium (SERC). In his CPA role, Kevin oversees a warehouse that provides office supplies, janitorial supplies, furniture, and USDA commodities, directly to 35 school systems in North Georgia. Kevin also provides all school systems in Georgia access to national contracts through the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA). Most recently, Kevin created the Southern Education Retirement Consortium (SERC). In this role, Kevin strives to provide school systems and their employees, regardless of size, with unprecedented pricing, oversite, and control in the 403b and 457 markets. Kevin has been an educator for over 25 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and safety director. Kevin began his tenure at CPA in 2017 and has increased yearly profits tenfold. In 2021 Kevin won the AEPA Outstanding Sales Growth Award with a 745% increase in sales. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science from Kennesaw State University, a master's in education from the University of Georgia, and an Educational Specialist degree from Liberty University. A little about Danny Kofke After being an elementary school teacher for 18 years, Danny Kofke recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro - a financial education company. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on A School Teacher's Salary. Danny's everyday approach to handling money has led him to appear on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, the 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He wants to show others if this former schoolteacher can do well financially, they can too! Our focus today is the Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA) and the Southern Education Retirement Consortium (SERC). So much to learn about retirement planning. Great conversation! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it. Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: Kevin Benson; CPA / SERC Director kbenson@cpa4schools.com https://sercsolutions.com/ Danny Kofke: Run with the Bulls dannykofke@gmail.com https://blubrry.com/runwiththebulls/ https://www.mymentoro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannykofke/ Length - 59:02
Danny Kofke worked as a school teacher for 18 years; he has written several personal finance books, including A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids about Money Pre-K Through College for Lifelong Success. Danny has appeared on numerous national television shows, including Fox & Friends, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club, and MSNBC Live. Danny has been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Huff Post, and Money Magazine. Danny is one of my colleagues at Mentoro, where he serves as a Motivational Mentor. In our conversation, Danny shares his views on: How to lead young people to be better money managers and achieve financial success, and how social media can make that harder. How to help young people understand the value of work, budgeting, and long-term goals, and how your actions as a parent speak louder than words. Whether teens can truly understand the impact of student loans and how to have conversations about debt. Whether teens and college students should have credit cards. And much more… To connect with Danny, go to MyMentoro.com and check out Danny's podcast, Run With The Bulls. Danny mentioned that, unlike when he and I were in college, students today need to be much more clear about their major and future career plans, and at a much younger age. If your student is unsure of their path, check out the fantastic programs offered by Flourish Coaching. Having college major and career clarity will not only help with college admissions, but it's a key part of scholarship success. Go to FlourishCoachingCo.com/NoDebtMajors to learn more. Scholarship GPS is my new online, on-demand, video-based course where I share my insights on how to find and earn scholarships. Each lesson is designed to be short, typically between three and ten minutes. This unique ‘bite-sized' learning model is tailored to fit into your busy schedule, empowering you to learn at your own pace. As a Your Daily Scholarship subscriber, you can get access to the course before the general public. It's important to note that the course is a work in progress. While there are still lessons to be added, over 30 lessons are already uploaded and ready for viewing, and new lessons will be added regularly. This allows you to hit the ground running while new lessons are being prepared and added regularly. One of the things that makes Scholarship GPS unique is the BONUS LESSONS included in the course. I know scholarships, but I don't know college admissions, test prep, or other things related to college prep. But I do know professionals with expertise in those things. These trusted professionals have lessons INCLUDED in the course—a kind of high-level “101” introduction to their area of expertise. As a thank you for your support, you can access the course at a heavily discounted pre-launch rate! You can sign up for LIFETIME ACCESS to the Scholarship GPS course for only $37! Simply use coupon code June2024 at checkout. Click here to sign up! Remember, this special offer is ONLY for Your Daily Scholarship subscribers and is being offered at this discounted rate because the course is still a work in progress. But while I build out the rest of the course, you can start on your scholarship journey today! Don't delay; coupon code TALON expires tomorrow (6/30/24) at 11:30pm Eastern Time.
My guest and former teacher Danny Kofke's passion for teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books, including "The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher's Salary."In this week's episode he shares his practical tips and actionable advice to help you and your family achieve financial success, even on a modest salary.Tune in to discover how you can make daily changes to set your family on the path to financial freedom.Anna's Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Budgeting & Financial Planning For A Family On A Teacher's Salary (07:37)Teaching Children Good Money Habits (10:46)Communication & Early Education (14:04)Financial Lessons For Teachers (18:45)Financial Management And Investing For Millennials (24:07)Prioritizing Family Values & Goals (28:19)Financial Wellness & Taking Control Of Spending (32:32)About Danny Kofke:After being an elementary school teacher for 18 years, Danny Kofke recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro - a financial education company. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons For Prospering On A School Teacher's Salary. Danny's everyday approach to handling money has led him to appear on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He wants to show others if this former school teacher can do well financially, they can too! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsMoney Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!FREE GUIDE- Kid Money Boss: School isn't teaching my son about Money. It's up to us Parents. Here are 9 tools I am using to team my son, everything I never learned as a kid.Guest websites:The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher's Salaryhttps://www.facebook.com/mentorogrouphttps://www.instagram.com/mentorogroup/https://twitter.com/mentorogrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorogroup/mycompany/
Danny Kofke - Money Management, Mentoro, and the podcast Run with the Bulls. This is episode 680 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. After being an elementary school teacher for 18 years, Danny Kofke recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro - a financial education company. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher's Salary. Danny's everyday approach to handling money has led him to appear on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, the 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He wants to show others if this former schoolteacher can do well financially, they can too! Our focus today is Money Management, Mentoro, and the podcast Run with the Bulls So much to learn and think about. Don't forget to share with someone. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it. Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: dannykofke@gmail.com https://blubrry.com/runwiththebulls/ https://www.mymentoro.com https://twitter.com/mentorogroup https://www.instagram.com/mentorogroup/ https://www.facebook.com/mentorogroup https://www.youtube.com/@MyMentoro https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannykofke/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mentoro_group/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danny-Kofke/author/B003DFRR7I?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1714131979&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-39-financial-wisdom-with-danny-kofke/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-63-ava-kofke-the-financial-angel/ https://www.stevenmiletto.com/danny-kofke-can-i-borrow-400-how-to-never-have-to-ask-this-question-again-win-the-game-of-financial-freedom-311/ Length - 37:17
I recently spoke with Danny Kofke about planning and saving for college. After being an elementary school teacher for 18 years, Danny recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro - a financial education company. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons For Prospering On A School Teacher's Salary. Danny's everyday approach to handling money has led him to appear on numerous television shows, including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club, and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications, including USA Today, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He wants to show others if this former school teacher can do well financially, they can too! In our conversation, Danny discusses: The pitfalls of saving for our kid's college but not our own retirement Ideas for parents who have not saved for their kid's college Unexpected expenses for his daughter in college Implications of student loans I am very happy to announce that I am now one of Mentoro's Mentors, helping members understand the role that scholarships play in paying for college. SPECIAL OFFER: Enjoy a 20% discount on a MyMentoro Subscription. Use discount code MM2024DaveP at checkout.
Join us on today's episode of the Money Matters Podcast where our host, Chris Hensley, dives deep into the world of financial literacy with special guest, Danny Kofke. Danny, a former elementary school teacher and now a renowned financial education mentor, shares his valuable insights and experiences in managing personal finances, especially on a modest income. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Danny's Journey: From his 18 years in the teaching profession to becoming a passionate advocate for financial education. Financial Strategies for Teachers: How educators can navigate the financial challenges on a teacher's salary and turn them into opportunities for wealth building. The Wealthy Teacher: Danny discusses his book, offering a new perspective on financial success for educators. Unbiased Financial Education: Learn about Danny's platform, Mentor, and how it offers unbiased financial planning and education. Teaching Financial Responsibility: Danny shares tips for parents on educating their children about money management. Why It's a Must-Listen: Whether you're an educator, someone on a limited income, or just looking to enhance your financial literacy, this episode with Danny Kofke is packed with practical advice, motivational stories, and effective strategies for achieving financial empowerment and literacy. Tune in to this insightful discussion and start transforming your financial mindset today!
Former teacher, author, and returning podcast guest, Danny Kofke, discusses how to take control of your money using simplified and practical tactics. Through his path in teaching, financial education, writing, and TV guest appearances, Danny has learned that you can't run a marathon in 30 days. It takes consistency and a personalized approach to build your financial margins…and you can do it too! Danny discusses the “messy middle”, habit-forming tactics, taking the bias out of your finances, the importance of vesting at 10 years, the TRS benefit, and supplementing your retirement income to become a wealthy teacher. As Danny says, “If this former school teacher can do it, so can you!” If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online at TRSGA.com and register for a session today! Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:03 – Danny Kofke's Education Experience 03:47 – Benefits of Teaching Special Education 04:58 – Pivoting Career Paths 07:42 – Insights for Active Educators 11:59 – Tools for Budgeting & Saving 12:45 – Staying Focused 16:46 – Financial Advisers vs. Money Coaches 18:18 – Adjusting to Financial Changes 20:17 – Importance of Vesting 22:04 – How the TRS Benefit Helps 25:08 – Contact Info & Words of Encouragement 26:46 – Outro We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at podcast@trsga.com. Host: Everett Crockett For more information visit: www.trsga.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trs-ga/message
The impact of delayed gratification and the value of not comparing your lifestyle to others. Listen to Danny's story.
The impact of delayed gratification and the value of not comparing your lifestyle to others. Listen to Danny's story.
In this episode we had the opportunity to interview Danny Kofke, The Wealthy Teacher, as he describes just how he lives a wealthy lifestyle on a teacher's salary. Danny shares both professional and personal testimony to give great advice on just how he and his family were able to overcome life's challenges and still stay on track to plan for financial security in retirement. As a former teacher, Danny can relate to the challenges that many educators face with keeping up with the day-to-day demands along with life that continues to come full speed. Danny's love of teaching and personal finance has led him to write four books. His everyday approach to handling money has led to appearances on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo.com, Money Magazine, Consumer Reports, Reader's Digest and The Huffington Post. Danny's wife, Tracy, was a first grade teacher before becoming a stay-at-home to their two daughters - Ava and Ella. She recently returned to the classroom. Despite living on Danny's $42,000 yearly teaching salary for eight years, the Kofke's are on track to pay off their final debt - the mortgage - this year, have a one year emergency fund in place, will retire with a sizable nest and, most importantly, live wealthy lives on less. Danny wants to show others if this school teacher can do well financially, they can too! http://wealthyteacher.weebly.com/ www.trsga.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trs-ga/message
Today I’m welcoming Danny Kofke (“cough-key") from Mentoro Group to talk about the state of financial literacy in the U.S. today, its impact on the workplace, and what companies can do to solve this problem in the post-pandemic era. We’re going to talk about making finances accessible and understandable for your employees, how human resources and leadership can contribute, and how financial literacy can make your organization stronger.
Listen Here: Today we’re featuring a conversation with Danny Kofke, who after being a school teacher for 18 years, recently left the classroom to work with Mentoro – a financial wellness company. He is the author of five personal finance books, including The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons For Prospering On A School Teacher’s Salary, and has […] The post The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher’s Salary appeared first on JenningsWire.
Danny Kofke, Author of “Can I Borrow $400?” shares strategies to win the game of financial freedom. Plus, CentsAble Bobbi talks about budgeting your stimulus money and outlines a budgeter’s guide to serenity.
Danny Kofke discusses his book Can I Borrow $400?: How to Never Have to Ask This Question Again - Win the Game of Financial Freedom. This is episode 311 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Danny Kofke is a special education teacher in Barrow County, Georgia. He has been a teacher for 17 years and has also taught pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade and sixth grade. His love of teaching and personal finance led him to write five personal finance books including the recently released Can I Borrow $400? How To Never Have To Ask This Question Again… Win The Game Of Financial Freedom. Danny’s everyday approach to handling money has led him to be interviewed on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN’s Newsroom, The 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, Instructor Magazine, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He wants to show others if this school teacher can do well financially, they can too! Lots to learn today! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to share and subscribe. Enjoy! Connect with Danny and Learn More: http://wealthyteacher.weebly.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Can-Borrow-400-Freedom-Question/dp/1948018799/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kofke&qid=1585316297&sr=8-2 https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-39-financial-wisdom-with-danny-kofke/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-63-ava-kofke-the-financial-angel/ Kofketd@windstream.net Length - 37:44
Cultivating multiple sources of income is important. This strategy has helped many achieve financial independence. In this episode, Adam Torres and Danny Kofke, Motivational Mentor at Mentoro, Author of The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher's Salary, explore Danny's book and how it is helping teachers succeed.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/
These are trying times for all of us. No one has been unaffected by COVID-19. In addition to the way we live, our bank accounts have taken a hit too. Personal finance author and special education teacher Danny Kofke is here to give hope in these trying times. Danny's everyday approach to handling money has led him to be interviewed on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, Instructor Magazine, Yahoo.com, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He wants to show others if this school teacher can do well financially, they can too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the stock market drops, it sometimes feels like you're just burning money. On this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, hosts Matt Goren, Michael Thomas, and Danny Kofke discuss why the market crashes, how it affects both new and old investors, and what we can do about it. They're joined by Alden Shmerling, Joe Ezernack, Hysam Halabi, and Jim Cramer's soundboard.
Danny Kofke recently got back into the classroom after stepping out in 2014 to help teachers win with their money. He worked for a company that oversees the supplemental retirement plan for school districts across the southeast. He presented to thousands of educators to help them manage their money better. Danny’s love of teaching and personal finance has led him to write four books. His everyday approach to handling money has led to appearances on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, The CBS Early Show, CNN’s Newsroom, The 700 Club and The Clark Howard Show. He has also been interviewed on over 600 radio shows and featured in a number of publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo.com, Money Magazine, Consumer Reports, Reader's Digest and The Huffington Post. Danny's wife, Tracy, was a first grade teacher before becoming a stay-at-home to their two daughters - Ava and Ella. She recently returned to the classroom. Despite living on Danny's $42,000 yearly teaching salary for eight years, the Kofke's are on track to pay off their final debt - the mortgage - this year, have a one year emergency fund in place, will retire with a sizable nest and, most importantly, live wealthy lives on less. Danny wants to show others if this school teacher can do well financially, they can too!?
Looking for some good 'ole fashioned budgeting tips? Look no further than this Nothing Funny About Money Short featuring Matt Goren and Danny Kofke. You can find all of Episode 18: Financial Adulting on NothingFunnyAboutMoney.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Danny Kofke is a special education teacher who really knows what he values....and puts his money where his mouth is. He's had the opportunity to earn triple his income but realized that he's truly content with Redbox and Subway date nights if that means he gets to spend more time with his family. Honestly, listening to Danny made Jordan and I feel even more at ease with financial and lifestyle decisions we've made. In this episode Danny shares: How his family chose to live off a single income teacher's salary of $42k How having a financial margin in his life has made it possible to do things that matter to him, like caring for his father and publishing books What he learned from his upbringing to solidify his money habits His unique view on things like Christmas gifts that we'll be adopting (sorry, not sorry Henry) We loved talking with Danny and how he's made the financial and other decisions in his life from a place of purpose. He's a reminder that you can love your life regardless of your salary. Check out the show notes here: http://theworthproject.co/2019/05/13/episode-12-creat…me-that-you-have/ Thanks for listening and please rate, review, and subscribe! We love the feedback.
Is your job crushing your spirit and turning you into a soulless zombie? Great! On this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, learn how to get out and find a better job with hosts Matt Goren, Danny Kofke, Chris Shupe, and Jeanne Davis.
Try to keep up with the Jones' in this Nothing Funny About Money Short featuring Danny Kofke and Matt Goren. You can find all of Episode 18: Financial Adulting on NothingFunnyAboutMoney.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Every year, millions of Americans graduate college... only to be thrown to the wolves. In this episode of Nothing Funny About Money, Matt Goren, Danny Kofke, and Jeanne Davis talk about how to graduate on time and what to do when you're out.
Ever feel like nothing ever goes your way? Maybe you're a small business owner! On this month's episode, hosts Matt Goren and Timi Jorgensen welcome small business owners Mike Jorgensen, Tchiki Davis, Danny Kofke, and Lisa Duke on the show to discuss all that can possibly go wrong for new entrepreneurs.
Every December, we celebrate the season of giving. On this episode, Matt Goren and Michael Thomas talk about folks who could use some charity - those experiencing homelessness. Learn about where to give - or get - help. Plus, Danny Kofke is back to share a Wealthy Person.
Trying to get your budget balanced? The problem might be the single most expensive item on the list - housing! Learn more in this Nothing Funny About Money Short featuring Matt Goren and Danny Kofke. You can find all of Episode 18: Financial Adulting on NothingFunnyAboutMoney.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
#Goals! People who set financial goals are much more likely to become financial independent. Learn more in this Nothing Funny About Money Short featuring Matt Goren and Danny Kofke. You can find all of Episode 12: Behavioral Finance on NothingFunnyAboutMoney.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Managing finances can be tough… especially for people making the transition out of high school or college. On this episode, hosts Matt Goren and Danny Kofke discuss financial adulting, lifestyle creep, and knocking out student loan debt with special guest Zina Kumok.
Ever wonder where all your money goes? Michael Thomas and Matt Goren explore how our cash flows in… and flows out… how we can spend less on random nonsense and MORE on what makes us happy. Danny Kofke introduces inspirational Wealthy Person Trent Hamm, founder of the Simple Dollar. And, check out the latest adventure of “The Hardy Men.”
The His & Her Money Show: Managing Money, Marriage, and Everything In Between
On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we've got Danny Kofke in the house to talk about how to build wealth without a six-figure salary. Danny currently teaches special education and his wife Tracy is a teacher part-time. For eight years, they lived on Danny's single school teacher salary while Tracy raised their two daughters, and by doing so, they kick-started their journey to financial freedom. How? Keep listening and find out! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How To Build Wealth Without a Six-Figure Salary Overcoming discontentment The importance of setting your goals Instant vs. delayed gratification Avoiding "perfect life" distractions in the media RESOURCES The Wealthy Teacher: Lessons For Prospering On A School Teacher's Salary by Danny Kofke
We discuss how to get started with investing! Did you know that becoming a millionaire is as easy as 1, 2, 3? We’re joined by special recurring guest Danny Kofke (author of The Wealthy Teacher).
Can average workers build wealth or is wealth only for the top wage earners? What enables some average earners to have a solid financial base while others struggle to make ends meet? What role does saving play in accruing and building financial wealth? And is wealth solely related to money? Host Jordan Goodman welcomes back Danny Kofke, teacher and personal finance authority, to talk about Kofke's most recent book, 'The Wealthy Teacher,' as well as personal finance ideas, advice, and strategies for earners in the low to middle income range.
Can average workers build wealth or is wealth only for the top wage earners? What enables some average earners to have a solid financial base while others struggle to make ends meet? What role does saving play in accruing and building financial wealth? And is wealth solely related to money? Host Jordan Goodman welcomes back Danny Kofke, teacher and personal finance authority, to talk about Kofke's most recent book, 'The Wealthy Teacher,' as well as personal finance ideas, advice, and strategies for earners in the low to middle income range.
Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? On Nothing Funny About Money, we’re celebrating the human mind… the irrational, biased, and financially illiterate human mind… with special guests Kathleen Burns Kingsbury and Danny Kofke!
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The Real Deal with Jason Silverman with Danny Kofke Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with a spectacular teacher and financial expert…Danny Kofke. Danny has written numerous books about understanding financial success that are proving helpful worldwide! Jason LOVED this conversation and it… The post The Power of Teaching Kids About Money with Danny Kofke appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.
The Real Deal with Jason Silverman with Danny Kofke Welcome to this edition of THE REAL DEAL with Jason Silverman! Jason Silverman got a chance to catch up with a spectacular teacher and financial expert…Danny Kofke. Danny has written numerous books about understanding financial success that are proving helpful worldwide! Jason LOVED this conversation and it… The post The Power of Teaching Kids About Money with Danny Kofke appeared first on Jason M. Silverman.
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Jennifer Tyler Lee, Author of The 52 New Foods Challenge, shares steps to end your picky eater problem. Spotlight on Moms features Honoree Corder of HonoreeCorder.com. Routh Soukup, author of Living Well, Spending Less, 12 Secrets Of The Good Life, shares tips on finding your “Sweet Spot”. Retirement Consultant and author of A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids About Money Pre-K through College for Life-Long Success, Danny Kofke, shares advice on talking to your kids about money. Colby Zintl, S.VP. of Communications for DripDrop shares why it is important to make hydration your New Year’s resolution.
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Barron Whited, MS.Ed., Certified K-12 School Counselor, shares tips on how to talk to your kids about their school day. Spotlight on Moms features Tracie Rosales of MakeupArtistryByTracie.com. Christine Horner, M.D., FACS, Author of Waking The Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer (3rd Edition), shares important lifestyle changes young women can make to help prevent breast cancer. Retirement Consultant and author of A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids About Money Pre-K through College for Life-Long Success, Danny Kofke, shares advice on talking to your kids about money. Dr. Deborah Gilboa aka “Doctor G”, author of Get the Behavior You Want, Without Being the Parent You Hate, talks about teaching more of the “3R’s.”
"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." -Colleen Wilcox We were joined today by teacher, author and financial coach Danny Kofke. Danny is a special education teacher and financial literacy coach in Georgia. He is also the author of two personal finance books - "A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money" and "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." He has written a third book - "A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids About Money Pre-K through College for Life-Long Success" - currently being published by Wyatt MacKenzie Publishing Company and scheduled for release this September. To learn more about Danny you can visit his website at: www.dannykofke.blogspot.com You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com
In part 2 of The Goldstein on Gelt Show, Danny Kofke, bestselling author of How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary, explains how you can manage if you control your finances properly – even if your income is not very high. He also discusses when and how you can start teaching your children how to manage money. Find out more on this week’s show.
April 28, 2014 Google SEO w Geoff Talbot & Living on a Teachers Salary w Danny Kofke
Danny Kofke is a schoolteacher and author of, "A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money." Kofke tells us how kids can learn to be entrepreneurs and what elders should teach kids about money. He also shares his opinions on whether we should end teacher unions and if states should disband the tenure system for teachers. Visit Danny Kofke's blog at dannykofke.blogspot.com.
According to a recent Amercian Express ZYNC survey of people ages 20-49, 83% said their current financial situation is very or somewhat stressful. Danny Kofke, author of How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) on a Teacher's Salary and, his latest book, A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom – Teach Yourself (and your kids) How To Live Wealthy with Little Money, joins host Michele Mattia on The Life's Dash! Many feel intimidated and confused when it comes to managing money. According to the Wall Street Journal, nearly 70% of consumers live paycheck to paycheck, and yet a Marist Institute poll states that 55% of Americans “always” or “sometimes” worry about money. Where does that leave the 15%? Join Michele and Danny at 2pm ET for an engaging conversation on money and personal finances: why are we broke, does money make us happy, and action items to improve our financial situation.
According to a recent Amercian Express ZYNC survey of people ages 20-49, 83% said their current financial situation is very or somewhat stressful. Danny Kofke, author of How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) on a Teacher's Salary and, his latest book, A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom – Teach Yourself (and your kids) How To Live Wealthy with Little Money, joins host Michele Mattia on The Life's Dash! Many feel intimidated and confused when it comes to managing money. According to the Wall Street Journal, nearly 70% of consumers live paycheck to paycheck, and yet a Marist Institute poll states that 55% of Americans “always” or “sometimes” worry about money. Where does that leave the 15%? Join Michele and Danny at 2pm ET for an engaging conversation on money and personal finances: why are we broke, does money make us happy, and action items to improve our financial situation.
Join Angela Lauria of the Author Incubator as she interviews Danny Kofke, author of How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher's Salary. Danny is a schoolteacher who, for several yearswas able to raise a family, as well as have some money in savings and in an emergency fund, on his salary alone. The idea for the book was triggered by a study done by the National Education Association, which said that fifty percent of teachers quit their profession in the first five years due to low pay, and learning that statistic was what prompted Danny to write and publish his first book. Read more and get the transcript here: Danny Kofke on the Author Incubator.
Doug's album "It's All Country" has been on the Roots Music Report charts for over 7 consecutive months. He is signed with Tate Music Group, who will be releasing his sophomore album this summer. Danny Kofke a special education teacher in GA, the author of 3 personal finance books - Financial Wisdom,How to Live Wealthy with Little Money,.and Mini-Millionaires:Teaching Kids How To Win With Money. Wine and spirits expert Becky Sue Epstein is an experienced editor, broadcaster and consultant in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel. Currently based in New England, she holds several positions requiring a substantial amount of (mainly enjoyable) worldwide wine- and spirits-related travel. Charles Ferrell is the self proclaimed author of Why is it so Big
There's something wrong when teachers are qualifying for food stamps, forced to work second jobs to make ends meet, and foregoing vacations. Surviving on a teachers salary is tough, but our guests say you can actually live well on what teachers earn. Find out how. Danny Kofke is currently a special education teacher in Georgia. He's written personal finance books, including, "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." Judy Lawrence, MS Ed. is a Financial Counselor, Money Coach and author of the best-selling book, The Budget Kit: Common Cents Money Management Workbook. Joan Young is a 4th grade teacher, a clinical psychologist, and blogger "Finding Ways for All Kids to Flourish". Susan Ochshorn, with more than 15 years of experience, at the local, state, and national levels, is the founder of ECE PolicyWorks, a consulting firm specializing in early care and education policy research, program development, and project management.
Danny Kofke's love of teaching and finances has led him to write two books - “How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary” and the recently released A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money. . According to a recent American Express ZYNC survey of people ages 20 to 49, 83% said their current financial situation is very or somewhat stressful. Danny will teach us how to raise a family of four on less than $40,000 a year, easily track your expenses and spending, save over $5,000 a year, establish an emergency fund, pay off all your debt, invest for retirement and college, teach your child(ren) how to manage money, and to live a wealthy life with little money Many feel intimidated and confused when it comes to managing money — A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom gives them the information they need to gain control of their money and, life. Go to: www.dannykofke.blogspot.com
Danny Kofke's love of teaching and finances has led him to write two books - “How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary” and the recently released A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money. . According to a recent American Express ZYNC survey of people ages 20 to 49, 83% said their current financial situation is very or somewhat stressful. Danny will teach us how to raise a family of four on less than $40,000 a year, easily track your expenses and spending, save over $5,000 a year, establish an emergency fund, pay off all your debt, invest for retirement and college, teach your child(ren) how to manage money, and to live a wealthy life with little money Many feel intimidated and confused when it comes to managing money — A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom gives them the information they need to gain control of their money and, life. Go to: www.dannykofke.blogspot.com
Danny is currently a special education teacher and author of "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." His frugality has enabled him to pursue a job he is passionate about and, at the same time, support a family of four on his salary alone. He'll discuss his journey as a teacher and present resources from his new book "A Simple Guide To Financial Wisdom" Follow Danny's Blog, find him on Twitter, and order his book.
Special education teacher Danny Kofke has done well financially on a teacher's salary, and he shares his strategies with Talk Credit Radio. Danny's new book is A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy With Little Money.
Lt. General William G. Boykin is a Green Beret and a student of Marxism. He will explain that the U.S did not in fact win the Cold War. We may have won a battle. But the Marxist Communist model is now taking over America. America's march towards communism is in place: 1) Nationalization of major industries (banks), 2) Redistribution of wealth on many and growing fronts, 3) Lies and propaganda against traditional values, 4) Censorship (think hate crime legislation), 5) Outlawing of gun ownership, and 6) Establishment of a constabulary police force. All steps are now in place to move America into a total police state. What can be done to stop this trend? Or is it too late? As long as private ownership of gold is allowed, we can take steps to preserve our wealth. But communism will seek to redistribute all personal property. So how do we survive on subsistence wages? Our second guest, Danny Kofke may have some ideas about this when he talks about how to survive on a teacher's salary.
Danny Kofke is currently a special education teacher in Georgia. He is an elementary education major and taught kindergarten and first grade before moving into special education. He has done something to show others how they can do well despite earning a modest income by writing the book "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." Danny has been a teacher for ten years and is proud to say that passion for the craft keeps him in the classroom but smart savings and basic understanding of financial principles have kept his wife (willingly!) at home with their children. Many find it hard to believe that one teacher can support a family of four, but "How to Survive" explains the steps necessary for others to follow suit and save for life's journeys. In his book he shows others how to: Retire with a sizable nest egg; Teach in a foreign country; Own all of their possessions - including their cars and houses; Invest in Roth IRAs and 403bs; Establish a weekly budget; Live a financially secure life on a modest salary! Danny has been been featured in a number of publications including USA Weekend, Bankrate.com, PARADE, Instructor Magazine, CBS MoneyWatch.com, FoxBusiness.com, The Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, Yahoo Finance, Consumer's Digest, Bottom Line Personal, Your Family Today and The Huffington Post. This show is one that you do not want to miss! Mark your calendars and plan on joining us.
How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher's Salary by Danny Kofke "According to a 2006 study done by the National Education Association, 50% of teachers leave the profession within five years because of poor working conditions and low salaries. Yet, according to the 2006 General Social Survey, teaching ranks among the Top 10 most gratifying jobs with 69% of teachers reporting they were very satisfied with their jobs. A low salary should not be the reason stop molding young minds and influencing lives for the betterment of our society. Learn to: • Retire with a sizeable nest egg • Teach in a foreign country • Own all of your possessions—including your cars and house • Invest in Roth IRAs and 403bs • Establish a weekly 'budget' • Live a financially secure life on a teacher's salary! Use author Danny Kofke's easy-to-use tips to equip you and your family to not only survive, but live happily within your means, multiply your funds and invest in your future."
Do you want to leave your current job, but you're too afraid of struggling on uncertain income? GaptoothDiva will discuss finances, fear of career change, and budgeting for your family with Danny Kofke. Learn to: • Retire with a sizeable nest egg • Teach in a foreign country • Own all of your possessions—including your cars and house • Invest in Roth IRAs and 403bs • Establish a weekly 'budget' • Live a financially secure life on a teacher's salary! Use the easy-to-use tips to equip you and your family to not only survive, but live happily within your means, multiply your funds and invest in your future. Danny Kofke is currently a special education teacher in Georgia. He has also taught kindergarten and first grade before moving into special education. His love of teaching and finances led him to write the book "How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." Danny has been been featured in a number of publications including CNN.com, USA Weekend, Bankrate.com, PARADE, Instructor Magazine, USA Today, CBS MoneyWatch.com, FoxBusiness.com, The Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, Yahoo Finance, Woman's Day, Consumer's Digest, Bottom Line Personal, AOL.com, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Your Family Today and The Huffington Post. He has also been interviewed on over 150 radio shows and on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, CNN's Newsroom, The 700 Club, ABC News Now, FOX Business Channel's Varney & Company, HLN's The Clark Howard Show, MSNBC Live and The Daily Buzz. A lot of people think that figuring out financial matters and investing are difficult and are intimidated by it. Danny wants to show others if this 35 year-old school teacher can figure it out then they can too. To learn more about Danny please visit www.dannykofke.blogspot.com.
Newt Gingrich in Iowa...issues. Danny Kofke tells How to Survive (And Perhaps Thrive) ON a Teacher's Salary. More Koran burning talk. Then, Jonathan Narcisse has a plan to fix what ails the Iowa education system.
Porn stars descend on the station last night, and Sam tells of the one who grabbed his crotch, also explaining Bukkake. We talk to teacher/author Danny Kofke about his book, How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher's Salary. Fun, funny guest Betsy Ann sits in for a loud second hour.
INSPIRATIONS GENERATIONS 0058 Tips on Finances Hosts-Bridgette Mongeon, Christina Sizemore - Interview with Danny Kofke Listening time approximately 46.38 minutes SHOW NOTES The financial theme continues in an interview with author Danny Kofke about hints from his book, “How to survive and perhaps thrive on a teachers salary.” Sponsored by God's Word Collectibles http://www.godsword.net Give God's Word as a gift, collect God's Word in your heart! PLEASE NOTE: You will have to turn your volume up to hear this podcast. We are sorry for this technical difficulty, we are aware of it and hope to have this technical problem fixed in up and coming podcasts. Don't forget to turn your volume down after listening.
Danny Kofke demonstrates and explains his secret to successful financial prosperity. A definite must for all "Cash Flow" listeners.
Danny Kofke demonstrates and explains his secret to successful financial prosperity. A definite must for all "Cash Flow" listeners.
Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA. Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.Today we opened with Danny Kofke who wrote the book "How to Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary." Danny has been a teacher for nearly 10 years. He said that his passion for his craft keeps him in the classroom but smart savings and basic understanding of financial principles have kept his wife at home with their children. His book explains the steps necessary for others to follow suit and save for life's journeys. To learn more or to order the book please go to Danny's website www.dannykofke.blogspot.comNext we had on Arthur Benz (pictured) President of OXYGen Financial Insurance. OXYGen is a financial planning firm that aspires to be your family's CFO. They have created a compnay that helps primarily but not exclusively the X and Y Generations. The try and bring Wall Street to Main Street and offer decades of knowledge and expertise to help their clients through these challenging economic times. Please go to Arthur's website www.oxygenfinancial.net to learn more.We closed the show with Robert Ball, CEO fo Atlanta-based OfficeArrow.com. Office Arrow recently launched a professional online community that serves Office Professionals like: executive and administrative assistants, office managers and small business owners - to do their jobs better, faster and smarter. Robert explained that as businesses find themselves working to maintain productivity with fewer respurces, they need support and they often look to Office Arrow's 130,000 members to help. To get your free membership to this extremely helpful and resource packed site please go to www.officearrow.comAlso if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show
Most teachers and other people earning relatively low incomes often struggle to make ends meet or save much for retirement. Danny Kofke, a teacher in Georgia, has just authored a book called How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary. The advice is useful for many more people than teachers, though. In this interview, he will reveal his secrets of budgeting, investing, handling the finances of marriage and children, handling disasters like hurricanes and how to get out of debt.
Most teachers and other people earning relatively low incomes often struggle to make ends meet or save much for retirement. Danny Kofke, a teacher in Georgia, has just authored a book called How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) On a Teacher's Salary. The advice is useful for many more people than teachers, though. In this interview, he will reveal his secrets of budgeting, investing, handling the finances of marriage and children, handling disasters like hurricanes and how to get out of debt.