As A School Teacher, Are There Any Special Retirement Plans I Should Be Aware Of? 
Being a school teacher/educator a 403 -LRB- b -RRB- is always an option . It is similar to a 401k and you can take advantage of your employer possibly matching your contributions . Your money grows tax free , with taxes paid when you make a withdrawal . Depending on your age , marital status & income , you may also consider an IRA -LRB- Individual Retirement Account -RRB- . Both are great retirement strategies with different contribution limits . 