Divorced in Retirement? 20 Ways to Maintain Your Financial Independence

16. Do Your Own Taxes

You can always hire a CPA to help you file your taxes, but learning how to do it on your own is a big step towards financial independence. Doing your own taxes will help you see the complete picture of your financial situation, and it will save you some money to boot. Don’t be afraid to use a software program to help you — tax software can help prevent you from making simple mistakes, like math errors, and you’ll still have to review and understand all of your financials to successfully file.