Spring cleaning your finances

National Financial Literacy Month offers a timely reminder to refresh budgets and build better money habits.

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Around Town

April 27, 2026 - 4:24 PM

April is a month of fresh starts. As spring arrives and we begin cleaning out closets and garages, it’s also the perfect time to do a little financial “spring cleaning.” April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month, a reminder to pause, check in, and make sure your money habits are working for you, not against you.

This national effort, started by the National Endowment for Financial Education and recognized by the U.S. Senate, focuses on helping individuals and families build skills around budgeting, saving, and planning ahead. While that can sound…

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