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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So much is dependent on where you get a job/live. Do you have money to cover you for the time between when you move back and when you get a job? In my city, there is an online calculator for teacher salaries that shows the salary at each step and you can add in additional certification to project salary.

This is what I do
phone service: I pay $52/m for a t mobile plan that is fine
internet: $60/m for a basic plan
cable: only rich people do cable now. I have a roku with netflix and amazon prime, it's plenty
car: I bought a 2007 honda with 170k miles for $2000
groceries: $75 a week is fine for 1 adult and 1 younger kid

Things to consider:
-do you need to pay for aftercare or other childcare expenses
-who will claim the kid on taxes

I would not save for college during this time, make sure you are secure first then worry about college savings.[/quote]

Do you incur costs for health insurance each month?

If for example I am making $4665, net monthly, after the usual taxes, based on a 75k salary, will I pay also for health insurance on top of that? How much would end up coming out of my paycheck?[/quote]

I'm not a teacher in one of the districts you specify. Maybe through friends of friends you could try to track down some teachers who would share that info. In my district benefits packages can also be viewed online. For me, I pay no monthly health premium and my child is covered by her other parent. Honestly, I don't think you are going to be able to answer these questions accurately as such a granular level.[/quote]

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