by Michele Cagan | Feb 22, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
It’s tempting to use the (almost always) free and super easy tax form choices – 1040EZ and 1040A – but using them could make your tax bill higher than it needs to be. If you have a very simple tax situation – single, no kids, a W-2 job, a little interest income, for...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 17, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, You Need to Know This
UPDATED FOR 2021 Most people have no idea they could shrink their tax bills by up to $1,000 extra. But it’s actually very easy. Plus, it’s in the form of a tax credit – called the Saver’s Credit – that benefits you twice. First, this is a tax credit, not a tax...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 15, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
Lower your income tax bill by taking advantage of every single deduction you can… and that includes some rarely-used but totally legit tax breaks that can put more money back in your hands. Each of these little-known deductions comes with its own set of twists and...
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...
