Financial Peace of Mind
Turn Your Financial Stress Into Financial ConfidenceSometimes your finances feel out of control – and you don’t even know where to start. Let Michele offer you judgment-free help to turn your financial stress into financial security – so you can use your money to create the life you want.
Financial Services
Whether you need support managing your personal or business finances – or both – I can help. We’ll work together in a collaborative way to increase your financial comfort and security, empowering you to build a solid financial future.
Business Coaching
Personal Coaching
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Downloadable Products
Meet Michele
CPA, Financial Coach
Michele Cagan focuses on helping women take control of their personal and business finances, overcome financial anxiety, and achieve lasting financial peace of mind — while building sustainable wealth.
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“Our company was SORELY in need of book cleanup and we interviewed several CPAs. When we finally contacted Michele, we knew right away that she was the CPA for us. Her email follow up is impeccable, her level of transparency is refreshing (important characteristic when dealing with money) and she is kind. If you are looking for a CPA who will walk with you through your financial process, Michele is the one.“
Books & Publications
Want to get started right away? Use these resources to take charge…
If you’re looking for Financial Recovery Workbook downloads, you can find them here.
Financial Recovery Workbook
A Step-by-Step Plan for Regaining Control of Your Money and Your Life During and after a Personal Financial Crisis.
Retirement 101
From 401(k) Plans and Social Security Benefits to Asset Management and Medical Insurance, Your Complete Guide to Preparing for the Future You Want
Investing 101
From Stocks and Bonds to ETFs and IPOs, an Essential Primer on Building a Profitable Portfolio
Real Estate Investing 101
From Finding Properties and Securing Mortgage Terms to REITs and Flipping Houses, an Essential Primer on How to Make Money with Real Estate
From the Blog
7 Ways Financial Anxiety Can Trap You In a Constant Downward Spiral
Have you ever sat there, staring at your bills, and just felt utterly overwhelmed and stressed out, even though you know you have plenty of money in the bank to pay them? Or perhaps you feel incredibly guilty for spending money on anything “extra” that you don’t...
How to Reduce Your Withholding Taxes for More Take Home Pay
I would never (as a CPA) recommend that you stop paying taxes as a form of protest. Federal income taxes are the U.S. government's largest source of revenue. So far in 2025, income taxes brought in $1.82 trillion. That’s 52% of total federal revenues! In comparison,...
7 Reasons You Need a Business Bank Account
When you’re just starting a business, your to-do list feels miles long. You need to create products or services to sell, set prices, advertise, attract customers, and actually do the work. So opening a separate business bank account, especially in the very early days,...
Correcting Errors on Your Credit Report
Your credit report holds a lot of sensitive information. It spells out where you live, if you've ever been sued, and whether you pay bills on time. Companies sell those reports to businesses that want to check your credit such as: Lenders Landlords Employers Insurance...
Retirement and Divorce – How to Stop the Split from Undermining Your Future Security
Along with causing emotional and financial upset, divorce can also have an enormous effect on retirement savings. That’s especially true if, within the marriage, there was a significant earnings imbalance. For example, if one spouse earned substantially more than the...
