by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2018 | Building a Nest, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA
You’re ready to start investing, and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can quickly help you build a solid, diversified portfolio. The trick is choosing the best funds for you out of the thousands of ETFs on the market… and it’s easier than you think. Most ETFs follow...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2018 | Personal Finance, Saving and Investing
You’re ready to invest in mutual funds – but with thousands of funds to choose from, the options can feel overwhelming. The 6 steps below will help you quickly pinpoint the best funds for you, so you can get started right away. Once you’ve figured out the types of...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 9, 2018 | Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing
If your child earns income from a job – even if it’s working for you – it’s time to open a Roth IRA. Better than a regular savings account, all the money invested through a Roth IRA grows tax-free. And since your child almost certainly qualifies for the lowest...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 9, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Personal Finance
They’re two of the hardest jobs in the world: being a parent and running your own business. But with a few simple strategies, you can win at both, and teach your kids some valuable lessons along the way. For the pre-school set, childcare is key When your kids are too...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 22, 2017 | Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
As single moms, we face the highest student loan burdens. Our loans are bigger…our salaries are lower…our monthly budgets are tighter. According to Deeper in Debt by the American Academy of University Women, student loan debt has become a women’s issue as more of us...
