by Michele Cagan | Apr 10, 2024 | Owning Your Own Business, Small Business
In honor of the recent release of my latest book, to celebrate the end of tax season, and because I really just want to I am giving away 3 copies of Starting a Business 101. But this isn’t just any old giveaway… If you read my blog regularly, are subscribed to my...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 27, 2024 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA
This post was originally published on March 11th, 2019. It has been updated to reflect changes in the tax prep checklist of items you need to collect to file your taxes as a business owner, freelancer, contractor, or 1099 worker. When you work for yourself, taxes can...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 20, 2023 | Saving and Investing
A lot of my financial coaching clients have an issue in common: Anxiety keeps them from investing. And though it feels safer to not invest, it’s actually not. Investing wisely is the only way your money has a chance of keeping up with inflation. Why does that matter?...
by Michele Cagan | Nov 20, 2023 | Personal Finance, Saving and Investing
Should I have an emergency fund? How much should I put in my emergency fund? Is it bad to use my emergency fund? I get those questions a lot… and the answers are always yes and it depends times two. First, having any money in an emergency fund – I don’t love that...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 17, 2023 | Making Ends Meet, Personal Finance
I have a confession to make: I live in a zoo. I have two dogs, three cats, and a fishpond full of koi. I love these guys so much – yes, even the fish – and I’ll do pretty much anything to keep them comfortable, safe, and happy. As you probably expect,...
