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4 Tips for Last Minute Taxpayers

Are you one of the 25% of Americans who wait until the last minute to file your taxes? Don’t panic. Here are five suggestions for filing in the final hour.

Thrift-Tea Like That: Sipping, Clipping and Carrying On

Before thrifting became a trend, it was a way of life. Every Thursday, my grandmother went to the library and the grocery store. Always both. Always in that order.

How to avoid lifestyle inflation (creep)

Lifestyle inflation, or lifestyle creep, can take hold of anyone. It’s a cycle that can lead to poor financial health. But what is lifestyle creep?

Spring Into Smart Home Upgrades (and Make Your Equity Work for You)

Warmer weather is the perfect excuse to refresh your space—and invest in your home’s value while you’re at it. With a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit (HELOC), you can fund improvements that not only make your home more enjoyable but also offer solid returns.

Spring Into Financial Wellness with Fortera

As the warm spring breeze brings tulips and vibrant blooms to life, we’re also celebrating something just as refreshing—Financial Literacy Month this April!

Essential Fraud Prevention Tips

As fraud tactics continue to evolve, staying informed is key to protecting yourself from scams and identity theft. Here are a couple essential fraud prevention tips to keep your accounts and personal information safe.

How to know how much house you can afford

Buying a house is an exciting event. Especially when it’s your first one. The downside of all that first-time buyer excitement is that it can sometimes lead people to overestimate how much house they can afford.

Hidden Savings: Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions

Tax filing deadlines are approaching…have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill. While most people are aware of popular deductions like mortgage interest and charitable contributions, there are several lesser-known categories that can help you save.

Beauty on a Budget

It can be very easy to let beauty and grooming expenses creep up beyond the range of acceptable. You know how it happens, the manicure becomes a gel manicure becomes a gel manicure with a design. Ka-ching. Here’s how to bring the spending down to earth.

How to pick the right tax software

If you’re going to use tax software this year for tax filing, don’t just pick the first one that comes to mind. It might seem like they’re all the same, but they’re not. Here’s a helpful guide for selecting the best tax software this tax season.