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...
by Michele Cagan | Nov 3, 2022 | Get Help When You Need It, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, You Need to Know This
When you suddenly become disabled due to illness or injury, everything changes. No matter what your life was like before, you’re dealing with a completely new situation now, and it takes a lot of getting used to. At the same time you need to prioritize and focus...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 15, 2022 | Managing Debt, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
8 Signs To Look for to Avoid Predatory Lending Practices Are you looking for a personal loan but feel overwhelmed by your options? You’re not alone. Choosing a lender can be scary, especially with so many different companies competing for your business. So when...
