I just contacted my Colorado state representatives to ask them to consider changing the implementation of the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness program which was put into place by Senate Bill 19-003 (pdf). I've written about this program before, and it's a good program, but the implementation is less than ideal. I'm including the text of … Continue reading Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Implementation: An Open Letter to My State Representatives
NEA InvestMyself 403b Option with Security Benefit
I was interviewed today by a journalist about 403b plans in general and specifically about the NEA InvestMyself 403b offered in partnership with Security Benefit. I don't know if and when the article will be published, or if anything I said will end up in it, but thought I might as well go ahead and … Continue reading NEA InvestMyself 403b Option with Security Benefit
Two Colorado PERA Bill Proposals: An Open Letter to My State Representatives
I just contacted my Colorado state representatives to ask them to consider running a couple of bills in the upcoming session of the legislature (beginning in January). Both bills regard provisions of Colorado PERA, and both would benefit PERA members without costing the state or PERA employers anything, nor would they impact PERA's funded status. … Continue reading Two Colorado PERA Bill Proposals: An Open Letter to My State Representatives
PERACare vs. ACA Marketplace: 2024 Edition
I've written previously about health insurance in retirement for members of Colorado PERA. As we are now in open enrollment for 2024, I thought I would update with current numbers as well as with a philosophical question. But first, a little background. PERACare is health insurance that PERA retirees can get through PERA. It is … Continue reading PERACare vs. ACA Marketplace: 2024 Edition
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
Can I Interest You in a Combination Can Opener/Wi-Fi Hotspot?
Have I got a deal for you! What if you could own a combination electric can opener/wi-fi hotspot? You can use it to open cans, of course, but in an emergency you could also use it as a wi-fi hotspot. Why settle for just an electric can opener or just a wi-fi hotspot when you … Continue reading Can I Interest You in a Combination Can Opener/Wi-Fi Hotspot?
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