by Michele Cagan | Nov 15, 2024 | Do Your Own Taxes, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, You Need to Know This
Let’s be honest, no one likes paying income tax. And you definitely don’t want to pay more than your fair share – but many people do. Taking advantage of income tax deductions is one of the best tax-saving strategies that you should know about to lower your tax...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 4, 2024 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, You Need to Know This
No one wants to think about what will happen to them if they’re permanently injured or suddenly unable to work for any reason. It’s scary and not something most people prepare for. Disability is difficult, if not impossible, to plan for accurately. You don’t know if...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 29, 2023 | Getting Divorced?, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
If you’ve been thinking about asking for a divorce, you may want to take a few practical steps to secure your financial situation first. Going through a divorce is hard, regardless of your financial situation. And it almost always takes a negative toll on your...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 24, 2023 | Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Personal Finance, Protect Your Financial Future, You Need to Know This
Bank failures have been splattered all over the news. And even if you don’t struggle with financial anxiety, you might be worried about how safe your money is in the bank right now. And it’s not just that we need to worry about, unfortunately. The lurking...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 10, 2023 | Get Help When You Need It, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
A financial crisis can hit at any time. And unfortunately, most people aren’t prepared for the very serious changes that can happen in their lives when one does. To be honest, creating a “crisis budget” is not on top of anyone’s to-do list, especially when you’re...
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...