2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open

The quick and easy application for the 2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness is now open (through April 15th). Every Colorado educator with Federal student loans should apply for this. While the number of awards is limited, some of you will receive $5,000 to apply toward your student loans. And even though not everyone will receive … Continue reading 2025 Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Application Open

The “Driving to a Cheaper Gas Station” Problem

A topic that sometimes comes up in my financial literacy class, as well as other financial discussions, is people who will drive across town to a gas station with cheaper gas prices. I want to be clear, if you have multiple gas stations on your regular route and one has lower prices, then you should … Continue reading The “Driving to a Cheaper Gas Station” Problem

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Arkansas Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ARTRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Arkansas Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their ARTRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Arkansas. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Arkansas Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your ARTRS Benefits

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Nevada Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NVPERS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Nevada Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their NVPERS pension benefits. Screenshot Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Nevada. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Nevada Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your NVPERS Benefits

TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Oklahoma Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits

I just wanted to share my latest book, this one for teachers in Oklahoma Public Schools, focusing on financial literacy and making the most of their TRS pension benefits. Please consider sharing with any educators you know in Oklahoma. This is the latest in the TL;DR Financial Literacy series. If you know educators in the … Continue reading TL;DR: Financial Literacy for Oklahoma Public School Teachers: Optimizing Financial Decisions Based on Your TRS Benefits