Take advantage of the tax laws that this nation has to offer.  According to the Tax Institute, today marks Tax Freedom Day, the day that Americans stop working for the federal government and start working for themselves.  Stash as much money as you can into a personal retirement account such as a 401(k) or Individual Retirement Account.  What you contribute to these accounts won't be taxed until you chose to withdraw it.  Here are five easy, tax-saving strategies in honor of Tax Freedom Day.

All around the country, CPAs volunteers are offering free and informative financial literacy events.  To find out when and where the events are happening in your community, visit the In Your State section of this Web site.