You Are Being a Bad Parent If…

It's been a while since I had a clickbaity post title, so I figured it was time. Please forgive me. All adults, whether they are a parent or not, should have an estate plan. At a minimum, this would include: A Will A Power of Attorney A Health Care Directive You can create one for … Continue reading You Are Being a Bad Parent If… →

The “Driving to a Cheaper Gas Station” Problem

A topic that sometimes comes up in my financial literacy class, as well as other financial discussions, is people who will drive across town to a gas station with cheaper gas prices. I want to be clear, if you have multiple gas stations on your regular route and one has lower prices, then you should … Continue reading The “Driving to a Cheaper Gas Station” Problem →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Arkansas Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ARTRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Arkansas Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their ARTRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Arkansas. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Arkansas Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ARTRS Benefits →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Nevada Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NVPERS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Nevada Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their NVPERS pension benefits. Screenshot Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Nevada. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Nevada Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NVPERS Benefits →

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Oklahoma Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Oklahoma Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Oklahoma. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Oklahoma Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits →

An Open Letter in Opposition to Colorado SB25-147 (Modify Board Management Public Employees’ Retirement Association)

I sent the following to the bill sponsors (Pelton, Kolker, Garcia Sander, Lukens) as well as my district representatives (Carson, Marshall). If you have an opinion on this bill, you should consider sending something (or calling) the bill sponsors and your representatives. Senators Pelton, Kolker, and Carson, and Representatives Garcia Sander, Lukens and Marshall: I … Continue reading An Open Letter in Opposition to Colorado SB25-147 (Modify Board Management Public Employees’ Retirement Association) →