by Michele Cagan | Feb 7, 2017 | News, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, You Need to Know This
Many of us are still recovering from the nightmare financial crisis of 2008 – just getting back on our financial feet, finally seeing our retirement funds bounce back. But greedy bankers and the new banker-friendly administration are working together to put our...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
If you’re dealing with divorce, taxes can be get confusing and sometimes contentious. That’s especially true when there are children in the mix. And if you haven’t managed the taxes before , it can feel really overwhelming. The best thing you can do is ask...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 6, 2017 | Managing Debt, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning
Over the past ten years, there’s been a huge increase – 400% – in the number of Americans over 60 drowning in student loan debt. Even worse: the amount they owe has increased substantially. This crippling debt chips away at their financial security during...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 28, 2016 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
If you were planning to use your tax refund to pay off holiday credit card bills, you may need to come up with a different plan. Thanks to a new tax law, your refund may be delayed … even if you file on day one. While we can start filing our tax returns on January 23,...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 27, 2016 | Charitable Giving, Personal Finance
Charitable giving is a year-round event, but during the holiday season, it’s foremost on our minds – and that’s only partly due to the realization that income tax season is right around the corner. While charitable giving is primarily about doing something good for...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 21, 2016 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, You Need to Know This
An Open Letter to Senator Mike Crapo (Chairman) and Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (Ranking Member) of the Senate Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, and Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Please don’t raise taxes for single...
