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...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2022 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
I just sent out reminders to my clients that estimated tax payments are due again. And I got back a lot of panicky emails and requests for help. This is despite the fact that they’ve been making their estimated payments all year round, often with an assist from me....
by Michele Cagan | Nov 9, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing
If you’re trying to save money for retirement, you’re probably familiar with IRAs – individual retirement accounts. IRAs come in two flavors: traditional and Roth. Both can help you save for retirement, but there are some crucial differences between...
by Michele Cagan | Jul 7, 2021 | Personal Finance
So, your credit isn’t great, and you want to fix it. Doing it on your own hasn’t been working, and you need some support. You decide to search for credit repair companies. And when you do, hundreds of sites come up. Be very careful as you take this journey, or...
by Michele Cagan | May 15, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance
Afraid to file your tax return because you owe money you can’t afford to pay? Big unexpected tax bills can set off your panic button… but you don’t have to worry about paying your taxes. This situation is easier to handle than you think, especially when you take...