While Secure Savings alone will not close Colorado’s racial wealth gap, it will go a long way toward building assets and security for all Coloradans — particularly Coloradans of color — in retirement.
When we ask about best practices from other communities and explore if they might work locally, we get a resounding answer: “Yes, and.”
This November, Coloradans have some big decisions to make and the ballot will be extensive; that's why we're proud to share a comprehensive guide covering each statewide question voters will see on Election Day.
Now is not the time to give debt collectors an unprecedented short cut that undermines privacy and involves the state in private matters.
Money spent on children under age 4 have an enormous return on investment, including less reliance on social services later in life and an economic boost by allowing parents the time and ability to work.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced the Denver Office of Financial Empowerment will launch the city's first Consumer Financial Protection Initiative to protect Coloradans from the predatory economy.
Whether you're just starting out or getting closer to the end of your career, saving for retirement must be a priority for all Coloradans.
We need serious proposals that will ensure economic growth for every Coloradan, not bumper-sticker bills designed to make out-of-state funders happy. Our message to legislators is ‘put down the shovel.’
Building wealth is difficult enough, but high-cost lenders, check cashers, and pawn shops that offer predatory loans strip families of savings and make economic mobility even harder.
The concerns raised during this event are just part of the student debt crisis, but they play a significant role in the financial futures of student borrowers.
