by Michele Cagan | Apr 28, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
If you just got – or are expecting – a large tax refund, you need to make a change right away. Basically, you just got repaid for an interest-free loan to the Federal government. And I know you have better uses for your money than that! Consider this: The average tax...
by Michele Cagan | Apr 17, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
It’s good to owe taxes when you file your return. I know that sounds crazy, and it’s definitely not a popular opinion…but it’s the best situation for you financially. After all, there’s a reason it’s called a tax return: The government has to pay you back the extra...
by Michele Cagan | Apr 12, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing
Updated for 2021 Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Not sure how to open an IRA account? All it takes is 5 simple steps, and...
by Michele Cagan | Apr 11, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing
It’s not too late to make your IRA contribution for 2016, whether you go with the tax-deductible traditional IRA or the Roth IRA (which is not deductible this year but offers many other advantages). In fact, you have until Monday, April 18 to contribute – and, if...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 28, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
It’s almost April 18 (this year’s due date), and your taxes aren’t even close to being done. But what if you don’t have all the information you need to complete your tax return? Or what if you just haven’t had time to sit down and do it? There’s a quick and easy...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 16, 2017 | Charitable Giving, Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
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