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You Can Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

You Can Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

by Michele Cagan | Dec 7, 2022 | Building a Nest, Making Ends Meet, Managing Debt, Single Mom CPA

Worrying about whether you can cover all the bills this month is one of the worst feelings a single mom can have. And knowing that you definitely can’t feels even worse. When you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, almost anything can knock your finances off course. A...
Don’t Let Predatory Lenders Sabotage Your Financial Future

Don’t Let Predatory Lenders Sabotage Your Financial Future

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...
3 Reasons Our Estimated Tax System Is Stupid

3 Reasons Our Estimated Tax System Is Stupid

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....

Here’s What You Need to Know About ETFs

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...
How To Buy Stocks and ETFs in 4 Simple Steps

How To Buy Stocks and ETFs in 4 Simple Steps

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...
How to Make Estimated Tax Payments and Avoid IRS Penalties

How to Make Estimated Tax Payments and Avoid IRS Penalties

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...
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