Financial Literacy Month Starts

Be Ready Before Disaster Hits:

A Practical Guide to Disaster Preparedness (for Households & Small Businesses) If a recession is a slow-moving storm, disasters are its fast, messy cousin. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, extreme heat, chemical spills—every U.S. county faces something. The good news: a little planning now saves money, time, and heartache later. This guide gives […]

Mediterranean Meal Plan on $60: 7 Days of Real Food, Recipes, and a Cost-Per-Meal Breakdown

If you’re juggling health goals and a tight budget, the Mediterranean way of eating is one of the best returns on investment you can make. It’s flexible, flavorful, and backed by strong evidence for heart and brain health. It also doesn’t require specialty foods. With a smart list and some batch cooking, you can feed […]

The 10 Best Budgeting Apps for Android & iOS (2025)

If you’ve tried “budgeting” with a legal pad, three highlighters, and a prayer, you already know: the right app makes all the difference. Below are ten excellent budgeting apps that actually help you spend on purpose, avoid “oops” months, and keep the peace with your partner. I’ve grouped picks by style (zero-based, envelope, all-in-one trackers, […]

Etsy and Quickbooks… and Turbotax

Etsy + QuickBooks + TurboTax: A CPA-Approved Playbook for Profitable, Low-Stress Selling CPA’s Quick Take: ⚠️ Disclosure: This guide includes information with affiliate links that pay a commission to CPAatLarge.com at no extra cost to readers. Why this matters right now Etsy is still a huge engine for micro-business. In 2024 the company reported $12.6B […]

Top 10 Phone Apps (Android & iOS) That Actually Make Life Better

We’re not covering budgeting apps here—those have their own deep-dive. See our Top Budgeting Apps guide when you’re ready to optimize your money stack. I’ve researched dozens of options to surface the ten cross-platform apps that deliver the most real-world value for most people—security, sleep, learning, nutrition, organization, and everyday joy. I’ve favored apps with […]

To Do’s & What’s Due

Events in April 2026

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Financial Literacy Month Starts

National observance focused on improving Americans’ understanding of financial concepts including budgeting, investing, debt management, and credit scores. Includes workshops and media campaigns throughout the month.
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Contributions for Prior Year Due

Last day to make P/Y contributions to IRAs, HSAs, and Coverdell ESAs.  

FBAR Filing Deadline (FinCEN 114)

Deadline to file FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) for foreign bank account holders exceeding $10,000. Automatic extension applies until October 15 if not filed by this date.

Federal & State Income Tax Filing Deadline

Last day to file 2024 individual tax returns or an extension.  

Q1 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Estimated tax payments for the first quarter of the current tax year, covering income earned Jan 1 – Mar 31.
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Green Savings Week Starts

Coinciding with Earth Day, this week highlights cost-saving, eco-conscious financial decisions like energy audits and sustainable swaps.
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Form 941 Quarterly Payroll Tax Filings - Q1 Due

IRS Form 941 must be filed quarterly by employers to report income taxes, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax withheld from employee paychecks, along with the employer’s share of these taxes.
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