How to be a unique teacher and to earn more by teaching:

    “Teachers Don’t Get Paid Enough” is what we constantly
hear, but if you budget your money correctly and find ways to
get paid for your expertise, you’ll be able to keep the job you
love and pay the mortgage.

1. Save Money Without Even Missing It
When you pay off a bill or when you get your yearly raise;
automatically have the money you saved or made transferred
to your savings account. For example, when I paid off my
computer loan, I had the 75.00 that I saved automatically
transferred to my savings account. I didn’t even miss it.
2. Join the State Employees Credit Union
If you haven’t already, make sure that you become a member
of your State Employees Credit Union. My credit card through
the credit union only has 10% interest. Also, they have great
perks. For instance, in North Carolina, if you make less than
40,000, you can get your taxes done for free.
3. Get your a Side Hustle On
Use your expertise in education to make EXTRA money. I
signed up as an editor at Enotes, and I can make $25.00-
$50.00 extra a month by answering questions about literature
or uploading worksheets that I created for my students. Check
out my site for more info: Free Things for Teachers: Enotes
Editor You can also sell your work at: Teachers Pay Teachers
4. Find sites that offer FREE STUFF
There are many sites like Free Things for Teachers and
Teacher’s Coffeehouse that cater to teachers. Enotes is
another site that offers free worksheets and lesson plans for
teachers. Also find free posters at this site: Free Posters
5. Write a Book or a Workbook
There are many places where your can self-publish books for
little or no money. Check out this article about self-publishing
your teacher materials: Self Publishing Your Teacher
Materials
6. Teach Online
In some states, there are virtual high schools that offer
courses throughout the year and during the summer. They
pay around $200 per student in North Carolina. Check out the
following sites:
North Carolina Virtual Public School
Florida Virtual School
7. Stop Buying New Books
You can buy books that in great condition at a fraction of the
price at amazon.
8. Stop Paying Full Price for Software
There are several sites that offer up to 75% off on popular
software including Microsoft and Adobe. Check out this article
for more information: Cheap Software
If 75% off isn’t enough of a discount for you, you can get free
open source software at: Free Software
9. Give to Others
As Christian, I believe in tithing 10% of my income. I try to
donate 10% of my income to a local Christian charity every
month. I always feel better about my finances when I am
helping others.