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It seems like it's easier than ever these days to charge your credit card. However, those purchases and interest add up quickly, and mounting credit card debt can be crippling.
College students are back in class for the start of the fall semester across Colorado, and financially, school can be stressful for students.
MSU Denver Affiliate Finance Professor Robert Persichitte says, right now is the prime time to get college education costs covered for your child with a 529 plan.
Parents are navigating life and new costs with newborn babies in a new economy.
Colorado car experts say maintaining your car is a key component of saving money.
The back-to-school shopping season is upon us. As Colorado parents prepare to stop by stores and snag the essentials, many are budgeting to spend more as they navigate the impact of tariffs.
Every year, teachers are spending money out of their own pocket to fill their classroom.
A Denver travel agent said it's possible to book a vacation while still saving money.
According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary school up to high school plan to spend about $858 on back-to-school shopping, which includes school supplies, electronics and clothes.
As temperatures heat up over the next couple of days, many Coloradans will be escaping the hot weather outside and staying cool inside. Xcel Energy is offering tips for customers to save money on their summertime electric bills.
In a push to cut carbon emissions, Xcel Energy has increased its 2025 rebate program for homeowners. The changes are part of the Clean Heat Plan, which encourages the adoption of electric heat pump systems over traditional HVAC units.
Whether you're looking to save a few bucks or find some unique articles of clothing, thrifting is becoming more popular nowadays.
School is out for summer, and with low-key vibes all around, exercise can feel like a chore. But it doesn't have to be. Gyms across Colorado are offering up free gym memberships to keep teens motivated and active.
Here in Colorado, we are thick into wedding season, and tying the knot can be expensive. But experts say there are things to help you say "I do" without going into debt.
Around one third of Americans make extra money outside of their main job by working a side hustle, according to a recent survey.
Airports across the country are seeing record-breaking travel, and this includes the United Operations Center at the Denver International Airport.
Nine months after Colorado immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, she will soon be released from detention.
On Saturday, a plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help.
A new report compiled by CU warns that threats to the Colorado River's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water supply in seven Western states and tribal areas.
After a stretch of unseasonably warm weather across Colorado, a winter attraction in Summit County has been walking a careful line between art and survival.
Denver Summit FC says it may look elsewhere if the city council doesn't approve the plans for a professional women's soccer stadium.
Franktown firefighters rushed to a garage fire near Deerpath Trail and E. State Highway 86 early Monday morning.
Pres. Trump and FEMA deny Colorado's request for major disaster declarations related to wildfires in August.
On Saturday a plane landed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help. According to Garmin, their emergency technology was activated for the first time ever in Colorado Saturday. Garmin says the landing was successful.
American Friends Service Committee says immigrant activist Jeanette Vizbuerra will be releasedon $5,000 bond after bond hearing last week.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
One of the greatest soccer players in the world is scheduled to play in Denver.
On Saturday, a plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Jeffco public health officials are warning about refrigerated food and medications no longer being safe during ongoing outages.
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration. The company says its work also helps reduce the risk of wildfires in the region.
After losing power Friday morning, restaurants coordinated efforts to keep food from spoiling. Multiple businesses ran generators while others shared cold storage space, including a refrigerated truck, secured by Woody's Pizza.
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
Friday was a difficult day for some Coloradans who have had to endure a second public safety power shutoff this week and no clear timeline as to when power would be turned back on at their homes.
On a Friday night the week before Christmas, downtown Golden should be packed. But the shops and restaurants were closed down, and holiday shoppers and diners were nowhere to be found.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
