by Michele Cagan | Aug 15, 2018 | Personal Finance, You Need to Know This
When you’re trying to stick to a budget and build your wealth, every dollar counts – especially when it comes to unnecessary expenses that chip away at your cash balance. And the number one culprit here: bank fees. Bank fees slowly and steadily eat into your money,...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 26, 2018 | Personal Finance, You Need to Know This
If you’re getting locked out of taking some deductions and retirement savings options, look at your MAGI – modified adjusted gross income. MAGI is a little tweak on regular AGI (adjusted gross income), designed to keep high-earners from reaping certain tax advantages,...
by Michele Cagan | Feb 9, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
There’s been a lot of talk about all the changes coming next tax season – but first you’ll have to get through this year’s tax return. To help you get started, here are six things you need to know about your 2017 tax return. April 17, 2018 is the due date for your...
by Michele Cagan | Dec 10, 2017 | Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, You Need to Know This
It’s the most common financial fear: No matter how much cash you have stashed away for retirement, you’ll run out of money. You’re right to be worried. That happens too often to ignore…and it’s usually due to surprise expenses that derail the best-laid plans. Yes,...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 30, 2017 | Making Ends Meet, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
3 Important Reasons Single Moms Should NOT Use Debit Cards Just a few days ago, my sister’s debit card was stolen. Within three days, the thieves has used it in 16 stores and spent more than $4,000. And because it was a debit card, that money all came straight out of...
by Michele Cagan | Oct 23, 2017 | Personal Finance, You Need to Know This
With year-end coming up fast, it’s time to get serious about spending every penny of your FSA (flexible spending account). Using an FSA can be beneficial for your budget. You get to use pre-tax dollars – meaning money out of your paycheck that you don’t have to pay...
