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...
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 | Nov 17, 2022 | Get Help When You Need It, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, You Need to Know This
Have you ever sat there, staring at your bills, and just felt utterly overwhelmed and stressed out, even though you know you have plenty of money in the bank to pay them? Or perhaps you feel incredibly guilty for spending money on anything “extra” that you don’t...
