While the pandemic has created financial challenges for many people, it has also created opportunities for others to save money if they have been fortunate to continue working from home. Many have cut back their spending on commuting, vacations, dining out, entertainment and other things they didn’t realize were a big part of their budget. On top of this, it’s currently tax season, and some people will be receiving a refund once they file. As a reminder, the IRS pushed back the deadline to May 17 this year.