Get On a Path to Financial Success, Well-Being with the Chicago Treasurer’s Office “Money Smart Week”

To help Chicagoans make better financial and lifestyle choices, the Chicago Treasurer’s Office will present two financial education webinars and a support service webinar for the formerly convicted April 16-18, during “Money Smart Week.” These webinars, which are free but require advance registration, are, according to City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin,” designed to help individuals better manage their personal finances, create financial stability, and build a bright future.& & The three webinars are: April 16 at 1p.m.: Tax Filing Strategies After the Deadline: Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Now that the 2023 tax season is over, this is the ideal time to begin making the next tax-filing season simpler and more cost-effective. The key is to embrace year-round tax planning. In this webinar, representatives from the IRS will provide valuable advice on year-round tax strategies to help with retirement planning, organizing records, itemizing deductions, and more. They also will offer assistance to those who need help completing extended tax returns. Register here.& & & & April 17 at 11 a.m.: Renters’ Advice and Homeownership Programs: Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Housing One of the biggest financial decisions people face is deciding whether to rent short- or...