To be perfectly clear, this post is not about my family. We have two cars (EVs) for the three drivers in our family. And we currently have no plans to get rid of those cars. Rather, this post is about the possibilities for folks who live in my area to conceivably go without a car … Continue reading Car-less in Colorado
Month: November 2025
2026: New Year, New Limits
As we are about to turn the page (click the arrow?) on the calendar to move into 2026, there are many changes that happen around taxes. These include tax bracket changes, changes in the limits of what you can contribute to various retirement accounts, and a variety of other changes. The following is by no … Continue reading 2026: New Year, New Limits
Diversifying by Purchasing Service Credit
I've written previously that people with defined benefit pensions who have the option to purchase service credit should seriously consider doing so now. I first wrote about it back in December of 2021, added some more context in April of 2022, and then reiterated in January of this year. Well, stop me if you've heard … Continue reading Diversifying by Purchasing Service Credit
Douglas County Libraries Local Author Showcase
I will be one of 16 local authors featured at the Douglas County Libraries Local Author Showcase on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Highlands Ranch Location 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. 80129. Click to register for this free event. Sixteen authors will give a five-minute talk about their book. It’s a great … Continue reading Douglas County Libraries Local Author Showcase
PERACare vs. ACA Marketplace: 2026 Edition
I've written previously comparing our options for health insurance in retirement (2024, 2025). In both years insurance through the ACA Marketplace was easily the better choice. But for 2026 there are big changes to both PERACare and the ACA Marketplace that are going to make the comparison much closer (and more complicated). The big change … Continue reading PERACare vs. ACA Marketplace: 2026 Edition




