by Michele Cagan | Feb 10, 2023 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
A financial crisis can hit at any time. And unfortunately, most people aren’t prepared for the very serious changes that can happen in their lives when one does. To be honest, creating a “crisis budget” is not on top of anyone’s to-do list, especially when you’re...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 13, 2023 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, Uncategorized, You Need to Know This
There is no such thing as a “good” time for a crisis of any kind. Especially one that results in a serious hit to your finances. Any financial crisis can feel overwhelming and make you feel like you’ll never be in a position to get back what you’ve lost or make...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 7, 2022 | Building a Nest, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Single Mom CPA
Worrying about whether you can cover all the bills this month is one of the worst feelings a single mom can have. And knowing that you definitely can’t feels even worse. When you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, almost anything can knock your finances off course. A...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 20, 2022 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt
More than 40 million Americans struggle to pay off medical debt. It can affect everyone, including people with what they believe to be “good” health insurance. Healthcare costs have gone up at an alarming rate and health insurance covers only part of those costs,...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 22, 2021 | Building a Nest, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
Your situation feels impossible: You need to earn extra money to take care of your family. But you feel stuck because you can’t afford to pay for more childcare. So many of us – single moms especially – find ourselves in exactly this position. We...
by Michele Cagan | May 8, 2020 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
What to do if your limit was lowered or your card was canceled When you’re stuck in a financial crisis situation, credit cards can give you some extra breathing room. That’s especially true if you’ve already burned through your emergency savings… slashed your budget...