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Property taxes have been a hot topic in Colorado this summer as new valuations came out and they were very high. For example, our house increased in value by 49% since the last valuation two years ago! Like many folks, we appealed, as our house is valued at about 35% higher than we could actually … Continue reading Colorado Property Taxes Are Outrageous! (Outrageously Low)
I just wanted to share my latest book (written along with Lee Kolbert), this one for employees of Florida Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their FRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Florida. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Employees of Florida Public Schools: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your FRS Benefits
I've written previously about Colorado's two educator loan forgiveness programs (these are in addition to the federal loan forgiveness). One of those programs, the Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program is about to open up for another round of applications on September 1st, 2023. Note: Even if you've received this forgiveness before, you can apply again.) … Continue reading New Round of Colorado Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Opens September 1st
Matt Raleigh, my co-author on our California book, will be teaching PEFL 9000 - Financial Literacy for CA Educators: Making the most of CalSTRS, Employer Benefits, and Investments through University of the Pacific. This course is designed to teach you everything around your financial life as a teacher that you wish you had been taught … Continue reading California Educators: Take This Class!
Beginning on Thursday, August 31st, Colorado is launching a new incentive for income-qualified Coloradans to purchase a new or used EV. Titled "Vehicle Exchange Colorado", this can provide up to a $6,000 incentive if you trade in your existing older vehicle and if you meet the other qualifications (note that this is in addition to … Continue reading Colorado’s “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Just a quick post to pass along a book recommendation. I just finished Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap (she also has a podcast). While I think this book is good for everyone, I think it is especially valuable for younger folks (let's say under 40 although, again, good for everyone) and for women. Note that … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Financial Feminist
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