Inflation, Wages and Investments

I've written about inflation previously, usually trying to put it in a broader context to try to help folks understand it more deeply (and accurately). I'm currently reading Barry Ritholtz's How Not to Invest and he gives a great example on page 150 of my hardcover copy from the library (Part 2, Section 1). He … Continue reading Inflation, Wages and Investments

What’s Missing from School District Benefit Guides

I gave a financial presentation to a group of teachers in a school district earlier this year. During the presentation the topic of the ways employers, in this case school districts, share information about the benefits they offer came up. Many school districts in Colorado (and elsewhere) put together a "Benefits Guide" which is typically … Continue reading What’s Missing from School District Benefit Guides

New Book: Financial Literacy for the Rest of Us

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one is not specific to a particular pension system, but is a general book for everyone. This book parallels the podcast series, but since some folks like to read instead of watch or listen, this gives them another format. It's about 200 pages and works really … Continue reading New Book: Financial Literacy for the Rest of Us