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Freelancers: When to Give Yourself a Raise

December 26, 2019 (Last Modified: December 27, 2019) / Jackie Lam

Let’s have some real talk about freelancing and money matters, shall we? When it comes to running your own freelancing business, solopreneurs face some particular challenges. A major one? Knowing when it’s okay to spend more on personal, day-to-day living...

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End of Year Financial Checklist for Freelancers

December 19, 2019 / Jackie Lam

Amid the inevitable bustle and stress of the holidays, I make a point to carve out time during the last week of the year for introspection. During this designated “me” time, I’ll turn inward for some much-needed reflection to plan...

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Gift Guide: What Freelancers Really Want for the Holidays

December 12, 2019 / Jackie Lam

Trying to figure out what gift to get the freelancer in your life for the holidays? Take it from me: The self-employed set doesn’t want mugs that say “girl boss,” or shirts with the words “world’s best business owner” across...

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Here’s How Freelancers Can Protect Their Identity

December 6, 2019 (Last Modified: December 11, 2019) / Jackie Lam

A few years ago, I was in sitting busy airport terminal, waiting to board my next flight. Making the most of the free public wifi, I had my laptop perched on my knees, and was trying to squeeze in some...

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How to Earn More By Side Hustling During the Holidays

November 21, 2019 / Jackie Lam

To afford the holidays, you might’ve created a special end-of-year budget or you plan to use a few creative hacks to save on gift-giving. But skimp and save as you might, you could still run into holiday debt hangover. If...

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How Freelancers Can Save on the Cost of Running a Business

November 14, 2019 / Jackie Lam

When I first started freelancing, I put very little money into my business. I’m talking practically next to zilch. Besides investing in a reliable laptop, I paid web hosting for my blog, and for a monthly subscription for an online...

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Scary Money Mistakes From The Freelancer Files

October 31, 2019 (Last Modified: November 6, 2019) / Jackie Lam

During my first years of freelancing, I diligently logged every assignment, its due date, and the rate. I was proud of staying on top of my freelance work spreadsheets. How naive I was. When I finally hired an accountant to...

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Early Career, Family Finances

How to Get the Most out of Your 401K and More

October 23, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Open enrollment season is here! We’re expecting to receive a big packet from human resources with all the options and benefits that our employers’ offer. While I won’t say that this is an exciting thing, we are eager to go over...

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Early Career, Student Finances

Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?

October 17, 2019 / Jackie Lam

When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had no clue there were different options. I opted into the standard repayment plan because I didn’t know any better. Looking...

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How to Leverage Your Strengths to Be Your Own Boss

September 27, 2019 / Jackie Lam

Want to hear something funny about freelancing? While a lot of people make the switch to freelancing to “be their own boss” or “do their own thing,” the popular construct of “the ideal, successful freelancer” seems to consist of a...

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