Colorado Property Taxes Are Outrageous! (Outrageously Low)

Property taxes have been a hot topic in Colorado this summer as new valuations came out and they were very high. For example, our house increased in value by 49% since the last valuation two years ago! Like many folks, we appealed, as our house is valued at about 35% higher than we could actually … Continue reading Colorado Property Taxes Are Outrageous! (Outrageously Low)

Is Colorado’s Cost of Living Really “So High”?

As with most of my blog posts, this is speaking to folks with a decent income (say at or around the median household income or better), frequently with a fair amount of additional privilege. That’s generally who is taking my class or reading this blog. In the financial literacy for Colorado teachers class I teach … Continue reading Is Colorado’s Cost of Living Really “So High”?