Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open

The latest round of the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program is now open (closes 4/30/24), and you can complete the easy and quick application now. As I've written about previously, every Colorado educator with Federal student loans should apply for this. While the number of awards is limited, some of you will receive $5,000 to … Continue reading Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Michigan Public Schools: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your MPSERS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book (written along with Stan Masters), this one for employees of Michigan Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their MPSERS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Michigan. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Michigan Public Schools: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your MPSERS Benefits

My (Simplistic) Yearly Income Tax Planning Spreadsheet

Occasionally when I talk to some folks they are frustrated with the taxes that are due (or the refund they will be getting) when they file their taxes (more often frustrated with federal than state, and definitely more frustrated when they owe). Sometimes they owe a huge amount and don't know how it happened. Other … Continue reading My (Simplistic) Yearly Income Tax Planning Spreadsheet