The deadline to file your 2021 tax returns or request an extension is coming up on April 18th. As you prepare, we wanted to offer a few tips to help you get through the season and understand what has changed since last year.

After a busy year of studying, working a part-time job, and participating in extracurriculars, Cori has learned a lot about budgeting and preparing for unexpected challenges. Winning the Essay Challenge last year equipped her with the financial skills necessary to launch a successful college career. She drafts budgets for rent and food, confidently makes payments at her university cashier's office, and saves for unexpected expenses—all using the lessons she learned as a high school senior in our scholarship program.

For months, each Orange County Housing Report has mentioned the insane pace of the current Hot Seller’s Market. This trend has not changed. As the spring market approaches on March 20th, demand continues to outpace inventory. We’re still in the middle of a massive inventory crisis.

Spring is a season of new beginnings, which means it’s the perfect time to spruce up your home and fix the things that have been driving you crazy all winter. Whether you want to dive into major kitchen remodels or brighten up your yard new plants and landscaping, home improvements can add value to your home. Here are seven areas to consider improving this spring: