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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...