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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
I've written previously about Colorado's excellent e-bike tax credit. Each Coloradan currently qualifies for a $450 tax credit (applied at the time of purchase) for eligible e-bikes. There are some minor restrictions: the bike has to be UL-certified, you must purchase from a registered Colorado e-bike retailer (which I understand, but is a bit of … Continue reading Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Decreases January 1, 2026
Some of the episodes in my new podcast series Teaching You to Fisch (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) include spreadsheets I've created to illustrate particular topics. Some of them are modifications of spreadsheets I've used before and some are newly created. Because not everyone is going to choose to watch/listen to the podcasts (they are really … Continue reading Spreadsheet: Cost of Car Ownership Calculator
I just released Episode 4 of the Teaching You To Fisch podcast. This episode discusses the three “big rocks” of spending in most people’s budgets: food, housing, and transportation, and helps you calculate the true cost of your car(s) and commute(s). It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and I've also embedded it below. … Continue reading Podcast Episode 4: Spending and Saving Part 2: The Three “Big Rocks” of Spending: Food, Housing and Transportation
Starting April 1, 2024 (that's tomorrow if you're reading this the same day I post it), all Coloradans will qualify for a $450 tax credit (applied at the time of purchase) for eligible e-bikes. There are some minor restrictions: the bike has to be UL-certified, you must purchase from a registered Colorado e-bike retailer (which … Continue reading Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Begins!
Colorado just opened up the lottery for the statewide e-bike rebate. Initial registration is only open through Monday, August 21st, so act now. Note that currently you have to be income-qualified ($1,100 rebate for those under 80% of median household county income, $500 rebate for between 80% and 100%). Starting next April, everyone will qualify … Continue reading Colorado Statewide E-Bike Rebate Program
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