Robert Persichitte, a professor at MSU Denver, and a CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFE, says many people have overspent on Christmas since the pandemic hit.
Saving for college is something you can never start thinking about too early. And now, with new rules for 529 Plans, it's even easier.
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.
Economic security is elusive for tens of thousands of families, but there are resources to help.
Next year's COLA, while lower than the current year, is still above the historical norm for the annual adjustment, which has averaged 2.6% over the past two decades. However, seniors are reporting that they are struggling.
Low-income residents can begin applying for assistance with their home heating bills in Colorado.
Over the past year, visits to the university's Bear Pantry, which provides food for the community, more than doubled. Thanks to a new partnership with the Weld Food Bank, UNC is now able to bring a mobile version of its food bank to campus monthly.
As Congress passes legislation to avoid a government shutdown, organizations that rely on federal aid are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. But they still have to wonder what will happen in 45 days.
Across Colorado, food banks many of which are already helping more people in need than ever are preparing for a potential government shutdown and the impact it could have on them.
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Berthoud Pass or US Highway 40 was closed on Friday afternoon due to a deadly crash.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
Sean Graves has overcome a lot of challenges in the past 25 years.
Video posted on social media appears to show a member of the Colorado Rockies organization sitting in the cockpit of an airplane mid-flight.
It was an emotional day in court as a judge sentenced Coban Porter to six years in prison for a deadly DUI crash last year that killed one person and seriously injured another.
Sean Graves has overcome a lot of challenges in the past 25 years. Graves was applauded as he walked across the stage for graduation from Columbine High School, years after he was shot six times in the shooting that left 12 students and a teacher dead.
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Video posted on social media appears to show a member of the Colorado Rockies organization sitting in the cockpit of an airplane mid-flight.
Doctors in Northern Colorado are using a less invasive method to treat atrial fibrillation more commonly known as Afib.
Littleton launches "Safer Streets Littleton" to make roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians.
Video posted on social media appears to show a member of the Colorado Rockies organization sitting in the cockpit of an airplane mid-flight.
The postseason for the Colorado Avalanche begins on Sunday night against an opponent they've never faced in the playoffs.
It's been going around sports media circles that Coach Prime would only let Shedeur and Shilo Sanders and Travis Hunter play for six NFL teams. Deion Sanders set the record straight with CBS Colorado.
The Colorado Avalanche have one game to go until the postseason, and it's hard to imagine the team is feeling good about where they are right now. They've lost seven of their last 10 games.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
There are 20 missing persons cases and 36 unsolved homicides listed on the cards.
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
The American Red Cross recently started blood donation events in Colorado.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Tesla's stock price has tumbled 39% this year amid concerns about the electric vehicle maker's slowing growth.
The decline in marijuana sales in Colorado has led to a tough decision for a Frisco business called The Hydro Shack.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is unveiling a first-of-its-kind program in the nation. The college will be offering certificates in the cannabis industry. The program will give students a comprehensive view of the cannabis industry from a hospitality standpoint.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.
MSU Denver students have a direct hand in helping Colorado taxpayers get their taxes filed and done.