by Michele Cagan | Jul 18, 2024 | Personal Finance
This blog post was originally written in 2017. It was recently updated to include new information on and solutions for possible financial infidelity. There’s something funky going on with your finances. You can’t seem to balance the checkbook. Or your budget...
by Michele Cagan | Nov 20, 2023 | Personal Finance, Saving and Investing
Should I have an emergency fund? How much should I put in my emergency fund? Is it bad to use my emergency fund? I get those questions a lot… and the answers are always yes and it depends times two. First, having any money in an emergency fund – I don’t love that...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 17, 2023 | Making Ends Meet, Personal Finance
I have a confession to make: I live in a zoo. I have two dogs, three cats, and a fishpond full of koi. I love these guys so much – yes, even the fish – and I’ll do pretty much anything to keep them comfortable, safe, and happy. As you probably expect,...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 1, 2023 | Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, You Need to Know This
Please Note: This article contains affiliate links. If you click on those links, I may receive compensation. What are the best investments for your retirement portfolio? That depends mainly on how much time you have until you want to retire – your time...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 21, 2023 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
Q. How can I tell whether I should take the standard deduction or itemize my deductions? A. If your itemized deductions will be more than your standard deduction, itemize away! Of course, with higher standard deductions, fewer people than ever are itemizing. But that...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 2, 2023 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
If you have your own business and work from home, taking the home office deduction can lead to big tax savings. But millions of solopreneurs don’t claim this valuable tax break, even though they’re 100% eligible. Many people don’t realize they can...
