compound interest

Saving for retirement is not a thought that crosses the mind of recent college graduates very often, or even those in their 30s. The excitement of earning a livable wage and enjoying all the perks of life that come with financial independence tend to distract younger workers from maintaining a long-term vision of their financial health.

This week I’m going to drop the personal off of personal finance to write a little bit about something that has become a hot topic locally.

Recently the Fort Collins City Council approved a financing package for the redevelopment of the Foothills Mall that included Tax Increment Financing, or TIF for short.  This package in particular has brought about a lot of local commentary even though the City has used TIF and other tax offsets in the past.