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 | Aug 11, 2021 | Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA
ETFs, exchange-traded funds, are funds that trade on stock exchanges – just like the name spells out. They’re like the sexier, more flexible cousins of mutual funds. And ETFs make a great choice for building up wealth. To start, every ETF holds a whole...
by Michele Cagan | Aug 11, 2021 | Retirement Planning, Saving and Investing, Single Mom CPA
Please Note: This article contains affiliate links. If you click on those links, I may receive compensation. Ready to start investing but not sure how to buy shares in stocks and ETFs (exchange-traded funds)? The process can feel intimidating when you haven’t...
by Michele Cagan | Aug 2, 2021 | Do Your Own Taxes, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
So many people – especially newly divorced single moms and first-time freelancers – end up in tax trouble for one common reason: They don’t realize they need to make estimated tax payments. So if you: Started a business Have a side gig Got unemployment...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 22, 2021 | Building a Nest, Making Ends Meet, Protect Your Financial Future, Single Mom CPA
Your situation feels impossible: You need to earn extra money to take care of your family. But you feel stuck because you can’t afford to pay for more childcare. So many of us – single moms especially – find ourselves in exactly this position. We...
