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<a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-state-for-healthy-aging-ranked-11985428" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link">The Best State in America for Healthy Aging Has Been Revealed | Travel + Leisure</a>



A new ranking puts Colorado near the top of U.S. states for supporting healthy aging. According to the list from America First Healthcare, Colorado ranks second overall and lands among the top five for factors such as weather and low rates of smoking and physical inactivity among older residents. Our neighbors in Utah took the top spot on the list.



<a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/more-states-require-personal-finance-but-does-it-actually-work/2026/06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More States Require Personal Finance. But Does It Actually Work? | EducationWeek</a>



Many states, including Colorado, have added financial education to graduation requirements in recent years. But research shows not all education is effective at improving students’ finances long-term. Experts say providing standalone courses in personal finance—rather than embedding lessons into existing courses such as economics—is shown to be most effective at improving credit scores and financial well-being.



<a href="https://www.morningstar.com/funds/gen-z-invests-earlier-than-any-generation-also-scores-lowest-financial-literacy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gen Z Invests Earlier Than Any Generation … and Also Scores Lowest on Financial Literacy | Morningstar</a>



Members of Generation Z are participating in the stock market far earlier than the generations that preceded them, making their first investment at an average age of 19, according to recent research. But they appear to be doing so without a solid foundation of financial knowledge—that generation correctly answered just 38% of questions on the 2026 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, and nearly half of them are getting their investing advice from social media.



<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/retirement-planning-for-people-without-kids-how-to-prepare-for-long-term-care-an-12000063" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link">How People Without Kids Can Plan for Retirement, Long-Term Care, and Estate Decisions | Investopedia</a>



Being retired without children can provide a great deal of freedom, but it also brings some unique considerations when it comes to financial planning and health care. Here are some tips for managing estate matters, planning for long-term care, and factors to consider.



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News You Should Know: Colorado Named 2nd Best State for Healthy Aging