Low Income Coloradans Can Save Up to $26,500 on a New EV

I've written previously about the great incentives Coloradans have to purchase an electric vehicle. It just got even better for low-income Coloradans: an additional $5,500 rebate from Xcel Energy. While many readers of this blog may not qualify (because your income is too high), some of you might. And almost all of you will know … Continue reading Low Income Coloradans Can Save Up to $26,500 on a New EV

Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Begins!

Starting April 1, 2024 (that's tomorrow if you're reading this the same day I post it), all Coloradans will qualify for a $450 tax credit (applied at the time of purchase) for eligible e-bikes. There are some minor restrictions: the bike has to be UL-certified, you must purchase from a registered Colorado e-bike retailer (which … Continue reading Colorado’s E-Bike Tax Credit Begins!

My (Simplistic) Yearly Income Tax Planning Spreadsheet

Occasionally when I talk to some folks they are frustrated with the taxes that are due (or the refund they will be getting) when they file their taxes (more often frustrated with federal than state, and definitely more frustrated when they owe). Sometimes they owe a huge amount and don't know how it happened. Other … Continue reading My (Simplistic) Yearly Income Tax Planning Spreadsheet

Our Current Portfolio and Recent Returns

Last April I shared our portfolio and some of the different ways we look at it. I thought it might be nice to update it each January. That previous post has a bit more descriptive verbiage, so refer back to it if you need to. Asset Location Like many people, by necessity we have our … Continue reading Our Current Portfolio and Recent Returns

Coloradans: Buy a New Chevy Bolt for as Low as $15,000 Today (while they last)

I've written previously about why Coloradans who are in the market for a new car should really consider an EV, due to the up to $7,500 federal tax credit and the $5,000 Colorado state tax credit (some restrictions apply on the federal tax credit). That's still true, but there are some changes that happened January … Continue reading Coloradans: Buy a New Chevy Bolt for as Low as $15,000 Today (while they last)