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Ladies, We Need to Save More for Retirement

by Michele Cagan | Oct 26, 2019 | Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA

Overcome Anti-Woman Retirement Obstacles to Fully Fund Your Future Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. It’s harder for women to save money for retirement – that’s just a fact. And that...
How to Set SMART Money Goals and Get Everything You Want

How to Set SMART Money Goals and Get Everything You Want

by Michele Cagan | Jul 1, 2019 | Protect Your Financial Future, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA

Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. You want to save money, but how? When you’re a single mom on a tight budget, saving for anything can feel impossible. The key to successful...
7 Reasons to NEVER Borrow from Your 401(k)

7 Reasons to NEVER Borrow from Your 401(k)

by Michele Cagan | Jun 14, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Managing Debt, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing

You’re sitting on a pile of cash… and you really need that money now. You’re struggling with debt, having a hard time making ends meet, and that 401(k) money is just sitting there, locked away for the next 20 (or 30 or 40) years. At first glance, it makes sense to tap...
Quick Guide: How to Open a SEP-IRA in 4 Easy Steps

Quick Guide: How to Open a SEP-IRA in 4 Easy Steps

by Michele Cagan | Feb 9, 2018 | Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing

UPDATED FOR 2019 If you’re self-employed, have no employees, and are looking for a place to stash a lot of retirement cash without a lot of hassle, look no further than the SEP-IRA. This amped up retirement savings plan works well for freelancers and side-giggers. (If...
6 things to look for when choosing an ETF

6 things to look for when choosing an ETF

by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2018 | Building a Nest, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA

You’re ready to start investing, and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can quickly help you build a solid, diversified portfolio. The trick is choosing the best funds for you out of the thousands of ETFs on the market… and it’s easier than you think. Most ETFs follow...
6 Things to Look for When You’re Choosing a Mutual Fund

6 Things to Look for When You’re Choosing a Mutual Fund

by Michele Cagan | Jan 12, 2018 | Personal Finance, Saving and Investing

You’re ready to invest in mutual funds – but with thousands of funds to choose from, the options can feel overwhelming. The 6 steps below will help you quickly pinpoint the best funds for you, so you can get started right away. Once you’ve figured out the types of...
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