What I need help with is finding guests, so if you want to come on the show, share your money story as a teacher, talk about personal finance, or you know a great guest, let me know!

Ever wondered how to create extra income as a teacher—and what actually works in real life?

In this solo episode of the Teacher Money Show, I pull back the curtain on a brand new side hustle I’ve started—reselling Costco return pallets

If you’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle, paying off debt faster, or just finding new ways to make money as a teacher, this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what that process actually looks like.

We cover:

• Why I pivoted away from a speaking business to something that produces faster cash flow
• How my new reselling side hustle works (buying Costco return pallets and flipping items)
• The full breakdown of my first pallet (toys)—including repairs, challenges, and profit
• How a Facebook Marketplace shadowban impacted my sales
• Why I shifted to eBay reselling and how that changed everything
• My second pallet (oral care) and how it’s already generating revenue
• What I’m learning in real-time about testing, iterating, and building income streams

This episode is all about taking action, trying new things, and adjusting quickly—because sometimes the best side hustle isn’t the one you planned, it’s the one that actually works.

If you’ve ever thought, “I need to make more money, but I don’t know where to start,” this episode will give you a practical, real-world example of what that journey looks like.

📩 Want to be a guest or know someone who should be?
Email me: shaun@teachermoneyshow.com
Apply here: https://teachermoneyshow.com/guest

🔗 Full Show Notes:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/show122

💰 1-on-1 Financial Coaching for Teachers:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/coaching

🏫 Bring Me to Your School for Professional Development or Teacher In-Service:
https://shaunkmorgan.com

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Can teachers really build wealth on a teacher’s salary?

In this episode of the Teacher Money Show, I sit down with Danny Kofke, author of The Wealthy Teacher, to break down what it actually means to build wealth as an educator—and why it’s more possible than most teachers think.

If you’ve ever felt like financial success is out of reach in education, this conversation will challenge that belief and give you a clear, practical path forward.

We cover:

• Why wealth is about optionality, not just money
• How one teacher family lived on a single income to create freedom
• Why so many teachers believe wealth is impossible—and how to break that mindset
• How to use a zero-based budget as a “spending plan” that creates freedom
• The hidden cost of everyday spending (like $2,000/year on lunches)
• Why living below your means is the foundation of financial success
• How to save 20% of your income (even on a teacher salary)
• Why increasing income should accelerate wealth—not lifestyle inflation
• The surprising truth about teacher pensions and why they’re incredibly valuable
• How a $42,000 pension can equal a $1 million retirement portfolio
• How financial stability gives teachers the power to say “no” and avoid burnout

We also talk about the real goal of money—not just having more of it, but creating the freedom to make meaningful life choices for yourself and your family.

If you want to stop feeling stuck financially and start building real, long-term wealth as a teacher, this episode gives you the mindset and the strategy to do it.

🔗 Full Show Notes:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/show121

💰 1-on-1 Financial Coaching for Teachers:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/coaching

🏫 Bring Me to Your School for Professional Development or Teacher In-Service:
https://shaunkmorgan.com

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a teacher who needs to hear that wealth is possible on a teacher’s salary.

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Can teachers become financial coaches and get paid to help others with money?

In this episode of the Teacher Money Show, I talk with Andi Wrenn about the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification—what it is, how it works, and why it might be one of the best opportunities for teachers who are passionate about personal finance.

If you’ve ever thought about turning your interest in money into a side hustle, second career, or retirement path, this conversation will show you exactly how to get started.

We cover:

• What the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) designation is and how it’s different from other financial certifications
• Why the AFC focuses on the behavioral and emotional side of money, not just numbers
• Why teachers are uniquely positioned to become excellent financial coaches
• How becoming an AFC can help you get your own finances in order
• The step-by-step process to earn the certification (including the 1,000-hour experience requirement and why that isn't as hard as you think)
• What counts toward your experience hours (teaching, coaching, presentations, and more)
• The time commitment and what to expect while working toward the AFC
• How the certification can create a meaningful side income or post-teaching career
• The credibility the AFC brings when working with clients
• Why helping others with money can be one of the most fulfilling ways to make an impact

If you love helping people, explaining concepts, and seeing “lightbulb moments,” becoming an AFC might be a natural next step.

🔗 Full Show Notes:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/show120

💰 1-on-1 Financial Coaching for Teachers:
https://teachermoneyshow.com/coaching

🏫 Bring Me to Your School for Professional Development or Teacher In-Service:
https://shaunkmorgan.com

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a teacher who’s interested in making a bigger impact with money.

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