Our 2024 Credit Card Rewards

I've written a few times previously about credit card rewards. While not the most important thing in your personal finances by any means, they can be a nice add-on. Some folks really get into this for travel hacking, but we just dabble in it. But I realized I'd never really looked at exactly how much … Continue reading Our 2024 Credit Card Rewards →

Knock-On Effects of the WEP and the GPO Repeal

Last night the Senate passed HR 82, which repeals the WEP and the GPO. As I posted last night, this is a bit more complicated than some people think and some folks may be surprised by some of the ultimate outcomes. While those "complications" were very much discussed by opponents of the bill, today I … Continue reading Knock-On Effects of the WEP and the GPO Repeal →

WEP and GPO Repealed

Edit: It's helpful if you are interested in this topic to read these two previous posts: Are the WEP and GPO Fair? and Some Nuances of the WEP and GPO. The U.S. Senate today passed, and President Biden is expected to sign, HR 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act." (The bill was signed into law … Continue reading WEP and GPO Repealed →

Coloradans Should Buy An EV: Part 2

I posted a while back suggesting that many Coloradans should consider purchasing an EV if they are in the market for a new vehicle. I thought I should do a follow-up post because Colorado has now approved a new rule requiring 82% of all new cars sold in 2032 have to be EV, full EV … Continue reading Coloradans Should Buy An EV: Part 2 →

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 →