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Yeah, I know, I write about EVs a lot for a blog focused on financial literacy for educators. Part of that reason is because of the climate emergency we are presently in that I think we should all be urgently addressing. But, even ignoring the climate emergency, EVs are just way more efficient, less hassle … Continue reading Coloradans Can Buy a Used Tesla Model 3 for as low as $13,000
Our 2023 property taxes on our house were due in April. As I've written about previously, property taxes in Colorado are actually very low when compared to other states, but that doesn't mean they aren't a significant expense (ours were $5571 for 2023). I always used to pay these by electronically paying from my bank … Continue reading Paying Your Property Taxes with a Credit Card
I've written previously about the great incentives Coloradans have to purchase an electric vehicle. It just got even better for low-income Coloradans: an additional $5,500 rebate from Xcel Energy. While many readers of this blog may not qualify (because your income is too high), some of you might. And almost all of you will know … Continue reading Low Income Coloradans Can Save Up to $26,500 on a New EV
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!
I've been doing some financial presentations for educators in various Colorado school districts. As part of the intro to my presentation I reference the fairly typical "90-minute New Employee Orientation" that school districts often provide for new teachers and that, while these are well-intentioned, they usually fall woefully short of what they could (and should) … Continue reading New Teacher (Financial) Orientation
Occasionally when I talk to some folks they are frustrated with the taxes that are due (or the refund they will be getting) when they file their taxes (more often frustrated with federal than state, and definitely more frustrated when they owe). Sometimes they owe a huge amount and don't know how it happened. Other … Continue reading My (Simplistic) Yearly Income Tax Planning Spreadsheet
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