While many professions require continuing professional education, this blog mainly focuses on K-12 educators. I've written previously about the importance of advancing horizontally on the salary schedule as quickly as possible. Sometimes when we discuss this in my financial literacy class for Colorado educators participants will acknowledge this, but also bemoan the cost of taking … Continue reading Tax Breaks for Paying for Continuing Education
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Where Do I Put Short-Term Money for College Savings?
Someone had a question in a financial meetup group I attended today about where they should put a lump sum of money for future college expenses for their current 8th grader and 6th grader. Simplifying a bit, they are probably going to sell a rental real estate property and want to set aside the proceeds … Continue reading Where Do I Put Short-Term Money for College Savings?
The Extraordinary Opportunity of Starting Early (and Privilege)
Note: This post is going to assume a lot of privilege. It's not going to address the very real issues of income inequality and systemic disadvantage, as those are a bit beyond my wheelhouse (although I do have pretty strong opinions about policy changes we should make that could at least help address those issues). … Continue reading The Extraordinary Opportunity of Starting Early (and Privilege)
Updated College Invest First Step and Matching Grant Program Information
Two days ago I wrote about the College Invest Matching Grant Program, which also referenced an earlier post about the First Step Program. As a result of some questions I was asked by readers (thanks!), I dug a little deeper into the terms and conditions and then also called College Invest to confirm some important … Continue reading Updated College Invest First Step and Matching Grant Program Information
Colorado College Invest 529 Matching Grant Program
Read this for updated Info as of 10/6/23 I've written previously about the College Invest First Step Program, which can give you up to $2,600 ($100 bonus plus up to $2,500 in matching contributions) in your 529 program (per child) between birth and age five. If your child(ren) is over age five (and under age … Continue reading Colorado College Invest 529 Matching Grant Program
Colorado Teachers Just Got a Big Raise: Now What?
First, I need to apologize, because not every Colorado teacher just got a big raise. But due to a confluence of circumstances, quite a few did. These circumstances include: The state legislature having surplus dollars and finally deciding to try to make up for the years of underfunding of K-12 education (known, I kid you … Continue reading Colorado Teachers Just Got a Big Raise: Now What?
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