by Michele Cagan | Jan 7, 2019 | Do Your Own Taxes, Kids and Money, Single Mom CPA
Updated for Tax Year 2022 You can save more than $2,000 on your tax bill by checking one little box: Head of Household status. That’s why you and every eligible single mom should claim Head of Household (HoH) status… to keep that income tax bill as low as possible....
by Michele Cagan | Oct 19, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Retirement Planning
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. It’s the number one goal in retirement: Making your money last. And one of the best – but too often ignored – ways to do that is to lower your...
by Michele Cagan | Aug 15, 2018 | Personal Finance, You Need to Know This
When you’re trying to stick to a budget and build your wealth, every dollar counts – especially when it comes to unnecessary expenses that chip away at your cash balance. And the number one culprit here: bank fees. Bank fees slowly and steadily eat into your money,...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 25, 2018 | Get Help When You Need It, Getting Divorced?, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That means if you click on those links, I may receive compensation. I felt sad every time I saw my engagement ring in the jewelry box. It wasn’t your standard engagement ring– I’ve never been a big fan of diamonds....
by Michele Cagan | Jun 14, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Managing Debt, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing
You’re sitting on a pile of cash… and you really need that money now. You’re struggling with debt, having a hard time making ends meet, and that 401(k) money is just sitting there, locked away for the next 20 (or 30 or 40) years. At first glance, it makes sense to tap...