Cynthia J. Drake
Cynthia J. Drake is a contributing author to CanDoFinance.com. Cynthia is a personal finance writer who lives in Michigan.
Articles by Cynthia J. Drake
Understanding 403(b) Retirement Plans
Given their growing popularity over the last several decades, you probably know what a 401(k) retirement plan is. However, you might not know that people working in... more
CanDoFinance > Retirement > Understanding 403(b) Retirement Plans
A Helpful Comparison On Car Leasing Vs. Buying
To buy or not to buy? This is an age old question many consumers face when it comes to shopping around for a new car. With appealing financing offers for buyers as... more
CanDoFinance > Loans > A Helpful Comparison On Car Leasing Vs. Buying
7 Tips To Avoid Making Your Debt Situation Worse
When you’re in debt, it may be hard to imagine ever being able to dig yourself out. “I’m already in up to my ears,” you might reason.... more
CanDoFinance > Debt Management > 7 Tips To Avoid Making Your Debt Situation Worse
Understanding The HOA Rules For A Planned Community
The allure of living in a planned community with a homeowners' association (HOA) is pretty understandable, especially if you live in a state like Florida or California... more
CanDoFinance > Mortgages > Understanding The HOA Rules For A Planned Community
Online Tax Preparation: TurboTax Vs. H&R Block
So you've decided to take the plunge and do your own taxes this year. With all the online tax programs touting their user friendly benefits and high refunds, it can't... more
CanDoFinance > Taxes > Online Tax Preparation: TurboTax Vs. H&R Block
How To Select The Best Income Tax Preparer
Looking for someone to lend a hand while doing your taxes this year? You're not alone. According to a 2011 report from the National Retail Federation, more than 40... more
CanDoFinance > Taxes > How To Select The Best Income Tax Preparer
3 Tax Planning Strategies For Tax Season
It’s a painful realization that the most wonderful time of the year is soon followed by the most-dreaded time of year. If tax time is typically something you... more
CanDoFinance > Taxes > 3 Tax Planning Strategies For Tax Season
How To Get A Government Grant For Your Small Business
Did you know that you may be able to get free or heavily subsidized money from a state or the federal government to help fund your dream business? Government grants... more
CanDoFinance > Business Finance > How To Get A Government Grant For Your Small Business
A Guide To Taxes On Gambling Winnings
For a gambler, the only thing worse than a string of losses at the casino is having to report any winnings they have earned with the Internal Revenue Service on Tax... more
CanDoFinance > Taxes > A Guide To Taxes On Gambling Winnings
How Much Car Insurance Do You Need?
There are some compelling claims for shopping around for car insurance to get a better deal, but those catchy ads should have you wondering just what kind of car... more
CanDoFinance > Insurance > How Much Car Insurance Do You Need?
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