Making Child Care More Affordable in Colorado
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
Colorado's average cost of child care for a 4-year-old is about $11,000 per year, while infant care is closer to $15,000.
FAMLI and similar programs throughout the country tell us much about what paid family and medical leave will look like in Colorado.
As more states prohibit egregious interest rates, consumers are saving money and avoiding long-term financial pitfalls like bankruptcy. While Colorado has made significant progress, it’s imperative we don’t let our guard down in this new environment.
Shared responsibility used to be the social contract between employee and employer — pensions, raises, and other benefits were the norm — but that contract has eroded.
Legislation introduced on the first day of session could help Colorado’s students and their families don’t borrow for higher education at their own financial peril.
A lack of retirement security poses serious problems for Coloradans and their families, but the larger economy will also be in trouble if something doesn't change.
Despite proposed bills, a Colorado paid leave plan has been stymied by the state Senate, while six states and D.C. already have laws on the books.
