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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/expert-tips-for-paying-down-debt-saving-for-retirement-and-other-financial-goals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>If You Have a Money Resolution for 2026, Start Here, Experts Say | PBS News</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s that time when many people make—and very quickly break—self-improvement goals for the new year. If your resolutions are more financial in nature, like buying a home or paying down debt, here are some tips for making and achieving realistic goals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/investing/year-gains-us-stock-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>US Stocks Just Posted a Third Straight Year of Stellar Gains | CNN Business</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2025 was another great year in the financial markets. The U.S. stock market ended with its third straight year of double-digit gains, with the S&amp;P increasing more than 16% for the year. Colorado PERA won’t have complete and audited financial results for the Defined Benefit Plan portfolio until the release of the <em>Annual Comprehensive Financial Report </em>in June.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.planadviser.com/missing-rmds-cost-investors-1-7b-in-penalties-per-vanguard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link"><strong>Missing RMDs Cost Investors $1.7B in Penalties, per Vanguard | PLANADVISER</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have money in a defined contribution retirement account like a 401(k) or IRA, you’re hopefully aware that you’re required to withdraw a minimum amount from your accounts each year once you reach a certain age. According to a recent report from Vanguard, many account holders fail to do so, racking up hefty tax penalties.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/12/19/alzheimers-drug-leukine-medical-journal-findings/?ct=t(Y_COPY_310)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link"><strong>Colorado Scientists Say the Drug Leukine Halts Brain Cell Loss in Patients with Alzheimer’s and Could Improve Cognition | CPR News</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scientists in Colorado have published some promising new research on treating Alzheimer’s disease. A team found the drug Leukine, which can be used during cancer treatment, shows promise in reducing cell death in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s. The drug is not yet approved for treatment of Alzheimer’s and scientists said further research will help determine whether the drug can reduce or even reverse cognitive decline. &nbsp;</p>



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News You Should Know: Tips for Making Financial Resolutions That Stick