There are so many incredible benefits to freelancing, among them, working when you want, where you want, (hopefully) on projects you enjoy. But when it comes to certain areas of personal finance, I have to admit that I really do miss my W-2 job. Saving for retirement is one of those areas. Employers Make Saving for Retirement Easy When you …
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Last month I mentioned my curiosity at how the holidays would shake out in terms of the amount of client work. My question was quickly answered as many of my clients began to shut down for the holidays. I think it’s fantastic that so many people use the last few weeks of the year to wind down and rejuvenate. But …
If you’ve read my onlinebookclub.org review, you know there are perks to joining the club, like free books! And I have certainly enjoyed the free books (and getting paid for them). But what I’ve been really curious about finding out is how much money I saved with onlinebookclub.org when I factor in the cost of the books I read. Money Saved …
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Month 9 Gig Status Overview I decided to title this post “Turning the corner” because it really feels like I’m rounding out this year-long gig economy experiment. With one quarter remaining, I’ve gotten very clear on the aspects of freelance I enjoy and those I would rather do without. A few things have pulled away from the pack as those …
After transitioning to freelance work, one of the biggest questions I faced is “How and when do I pay myself?” In the beginning, I was making meager amounts, and it seemed like a waste of time to try and withhold taxes and pay myself with $100 or less in my account. Not only did it feel like I wasn’t making enough …
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I love any reasons to celebrate. So today, we’re celebrating because this is officially the 100th post on this little blog! It feels like I’ve written way more than 100 posts since starting this back in the Spring. But at the same time, it feels like I was hitting the “publish” button for the first time yesterday. One thing I …
Month 8 Gig Status Overview Some links may be affiliate links. I may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these (at no cost to you). This post continues a series called “A Millennial’s Adventures in the Gig Economy”. You can reference the original post for this series here. Wow, November already! That …
When you see a great gig come on the job board, you pounce on it immediately, send off your proposal, and then….crickets. Not so much as an invite to interview. This has been happening for weeks. What’s going on? Why are other freelancers getting hired while you see no movement at all? Why am I not getting jobs on Upwork? …
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