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📈Gen Z Financial Literacy Series 💰

This infographic, created by our intern Henry, highlights the importance of investing early and building long-term wealth. 💡

Investing can feel overwhelming at first, but learning the basics now can set you up for stronger financial opportunities in the future. 🌱

This post covers:
✔️ Why investing early matters
✔️ Basic investing strategies
✔️ Types of investments
✔️ Habits that help (or hurt) growth

Designed for Gen Z and young adults to make investing easier to understand and apply.

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Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI2) Pilot Program

Offered by the Community Action Council of Howard County.
Need financial support? Receive $500/month for 12 months, plus $500 in savings to help build your future.
Designed to support families and promote financial stability.

📅 Apply now
Opens: April 24, 2026
Closes: May 22, 2026

Visit their website to learn more https://cac-hc.org/

Waiting for your tax refund?

📢 Our VITA tax preparation site is now closed for the 2026 tax season.
If you’ve already filed your taxes, you can track your refund using official tools:

IRS (Federal): www.irs.gov/refunds

Maryland State Refund: interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/INDIV/refundstatus/home.aspx

⏳ What you’ll need: SSN/ITIN, filing status, and refund amount.