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

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

Switch Your Checking Account to Ally Bank and Get $100

I've written previously about why I think most folks need to look at their checking and savings accounts at their existing bank/credit union. For most people I talk with this about, it's a fairly easy sell to get them to switch their savings account to a high-yield savings account at some place like Ally (currently … Continue reading Switch Your Checking Account to Ally Bank and Get $100