Colorado House Prices and Rent (Don’t) Always Go Up

I live in Colorado. A frequent financial topic that comes up in discussions with other folks and in my class is the cost of housing. It is certainly true that housing in Colorado is above the median for the U.S., but as I mentioned in that post I think many Coloradan's have a skewed view … Continue reading Colorado House Prices and Rent (Don’t) Always Go Up →

The (Financial) Advantages of Living at Home

You have probably noticed a plethora of stories lately about how young people today are not moving out of the house very quickly after high school/college. There are many, many reasons for this (financial, emotional, and other). The stories you read typically take one of two approaches, depending on the focus of the author. The … Continue reading The (Financial) Advantages of Living at Home →

Some Musings on Housing, Renting, Wages and Perspective

Note: This is not going to be an in-depth, research-based, exploration of any of these topics. Many folks more knowledgeable than me have written much more useful information around these topics (Ben Carlson at A Wealth of Common Sense frequently talks about housing). But I still felt like I had something to say based on … Continue reading Some Musings on Housing, Renting, Wages and Perspective →