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Illinois math teacher Tim Whelan discusses his career, family, effort to earn a CFP®, and his fight to stop NTSA-backed legislation that would deny Illinois school district's the ability to offer a single vendor 457(b) plan. He also makes a strong case for why single vendor 403(b) and 457(b) plans are best.

• Mr. Whelan Financial
• Illinois Education Association
• SB 0734
• Learned by Being Burned (teachers share 403(b) horror stories)
• Meridian Wealth Management
• 403bwise.org

NTSA pushing bill to ban single vendor 457(b) plans in Illinois. But only for K-12 institutions. Not police plans. Not firefighter plans. Not government employee plans. 

Bad New Jersey 403(b) legislation is on the move despite sponsors telling teachers it was dead. 

• SB 1233 (Illinois)
• Senator Michael W. Halpin (D) 36th District
• Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit (D) 84th District
• Bill A1974 (New Jersey)
• Learned by Being Burned (teachers share 403(b) horror stories)
• Meridian Wealth Management
• 403bwise.org

Lobbying organization is actively working to make saving for retirement more expensive for educators.

• Link to Soundbite of NTSA Lobbying Against Single Vendor 403(b) in LAUSD
• Banned by the NTSA
• NTSA Works Against Teachers Best Financial Interests (Contains links to Illinois and Maryland bills)
• Mike Halpin Sponsor of Illinois 457(b) Bill  SB1233
• Learned by Being Burned (short podcast series)
• Meridian Wealth Management
• 403bwise.org

On today's show, 1:06 pm CT, 2:06 pm ET: Inflation Nation: Inflation jumps higher to 6.4% as prices rise at fastest pace in 6 months - Former Obama economist says 'little if any progress' made on inflation under Biden - Fed can’t tame inflation without ‘significantly’ more hikes that will cause a recession, paper says - we'll analyze. Out Of Control: Disciplinary files show FBI agents in 'gone wild' mode - 'Driving drunk, stealing, assault, losing service weapons' - IRS accused of targeting white, Asian, mixed-race taxpayers with audits under Biden's 'equity action plan' - School Teacher saluted Hitler, told students they were 'indoctrinated' against truth about Jews - we'll examine. Plus, Woman who lives near Ohio train derailment site sends message to Joy Behar - Feds reveal what caused toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, Cable news host claims free speech 'out of date.' https://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks https://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com

Join Tyler and Sophia as they sit down with Luke DeVore the Director of Engagement and Immersive Technology at SAIC. Luke’s journey into immersive tech began during his time in the military where he found himself adapting training programs for the US Government. 

Links:

• https://www.ntsa.org/events/2022/2/23/ntsa-february-webinar 
• https://www.saic.com/ 
• Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-devore-26207617/
• Twitter: @tylerhgates @sophiamosh 

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When the NTSA goes low. We write a song, and then enlist our creative friends. 

 

• What is a 403(b)? video
• Meridian Wealth Management
• 403bwise.org

Scott and Dan were all set to attend the National Tax-Deferred Savings Association's conference in Denver this weekend and then Scott got an email. 

Also, 403bwise.org releases a What is a 403(b)? video

• Meridian Wealth Management
• 403bwise.org

Tyler Gates and Sophia Moshasha speak with Rear Admiral Jim Robb from the National Training & Simulation Association. Rear Admiral Jim Robb speaks about how VR & AR are so important to the NTSA.

Connect with Admiral Jim Robb and NTSA at:

• https://www.ndia.org/leadership-bios/james-robb

 

Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.

Subscribe to the podcast wherever podcasts are found or listen to past interviews at www.TheVRARA.com/podcast 

A new technical report on US fuel efficiency targets says the vehicle fleet may fall short of a goal of 54.5 miles per gallon. Senior editor Brian Scheid parses the key points of the report and talks with Sam Ori, executive director at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago,...