In another article, we showed you how to budget as a freelancer by projecting your income and expenses. But knowing the steps to building a freelance budget and actually putting it into practice are two different beasts. That’s why we’re back with some handy tips to simplify your freelancer budget – and, hopefully, avoid triggering […]
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In our fast-paced, increasingly-remote world, it seems like freelancers have it made. Career-life balance. The chance to raise a family on your schedule. Even the ability to give yourself a raise that matches your expertise (and inflation). These features make freelancing a fantastic option for stay-at-home moms, people with disabilities, and independent spirits. But being a business
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In recent years, freelance mom jobs have exploded as a way to generate income on the side. For some people, those same freelance pursuits blossomed into full-blown work-from-home businesses. As a stay-at-home mom, these kinds of jobs hit the sweet spot. You can set your own hours, choose your clients, and boost your household income.
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For families, navigating finances can seem like braving uncharted territory with tempestuous waves of bills, mortgages, and unexpected costs. It’s a bit like assembling an IKEA shelf with a missing manual and screws. This comprehensive guide is your North Star, helping you chart your course and start you on the way. We’ll link to other
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The FIRE movement has a simple goal: to retire early and enjoy life on their terms. While it seems like a pipe dream for some, achieving early retirement is possible with smart budgeting and big dreams. (And a higher-than-average income doesn’t hurt, either.) But if you want more financial flexibility, not just any ole FIRE
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If there’s anything the 2020s have taught us, it’s that everyone needs an emergency fund. Why? Because, according to a February 2023 Bankrate poll, a startlingly high proportion of Americans struggle with financial uncertainty. An astonishing 68% of people surveyed reported being concerned that they couldn’t afford their living expenses for a single month if they lost their
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Setting up a business has never been simpler online. As a freelancer or small business owner, having a professional website offers clear benefits: 24/7 marketing presence Clear message crafted by you Accessible contact information Open feedback Loop Yet about 40% of small businesses still don’t have a website. If you’ve never setup a website before,
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Thanks to Covid-19, it’s easier than ever to work from home. Whether you prefer online jobs, baking in your kitchen, or freelancing on the side, stay-at-home business opportunities abound. The rise of WFH has also contributed to a rise in WFH moms: a fusion of traditional stay-at-home parents and working parents. But starting a stay-at-home mom
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The original FIRE movement is renowned for its frugality and extreme savings measures. Luckily, there are several types of FIRE out there, so you can choose the lifestyle that works best for you. Here, we’ll look at different ways to “FIRE” up your finances. The OG FIRE If you’re not big on personal finance, the
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Financial independence, retire early (FIRE) has taken the personal finance world by storm over the last decade. Although you’ll come across a few types of FIRE, the goal of this frugal – and sometimes extreme – movement is to grind hard enough that you can retire earlier than traditional retirement models allow. But for all
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If you’re looking for work, you may have given up on finding part-time jobs with health insurance benefits. After all, “health insurance” and “part-time” don’t usually go together. But as our understanding of the workforce changes, more employers have started extending full-time benefits to less-than-full-time workers. And though they’re not always easy to come by,
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Freelancers and self-employed individuals are used to wearing many hats. When your days are dedicated to finding new work and handling projects, it doesn’t leave you a lot of time for administrative tasks, such as invoicing clients and paying bills. But if you can’t stay on top of these tasks, it is easy to fall
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