When Lola Méndez left her job in public relations to see the world in 2015, she swiftly transitioned to freelance writing. Her unconventional path to becoming an independent journalist worked to her advantage when switching careers. Previously a senior manager at a strategic branding agency, Méndez was able to transfer […]
A freelance writer who used to be a sex worker says her experiences prepared her for freelancing during the coronavirus pandemic. She learned how to find her ideal client through creating her own vetting process, which she now uses to find publications she wants to work with. She discovered what […]
At the beginning of the year, I took on about $US5,000 in credit card debt to fund two home improvement projects. My husband would be doing the construction during a gap in his employment, and we planned to pay off the debt quickly when he returned to work. The coronavirus […]
Mariel Townsend is a freelance consultant, content writer, and traveller. After years of working in finance making a six-figure salary, she felt burnt out and uninspired, and decided to take time off to travel around Latin America. Instead of a traditional vacation, Townsend set a strict budget for herself, and […]
Allison Landa started freelancing at 24 and has been covering business and personal finance for more than two decades. Neither running her own business nor managing money came naturally to her, and six months into her freelance career she used her savings to go on a month-long trip to Europe. […]
You want to increase your salary in your current position but you don’t know how to get that promotion, or you’re thinking about a career change and hoping to bolster your earnings. These guides will point you in the right direction to start making more dollar signs by shifting toward […]
Sarah Blinco is a communications and digital media consultant specializing in travel, wellbeing, and healthcare content for SMBs and start-ups. She also publishes a popular lifestyle blog, travellivelearn.com; you can find her on Instagram and Twitter. Sarah and her husband Cooper decided they wanted to rediscover their own health and […]
Nancy Van Brunt leads Upwork’s talent success team. Prior to Upwork, Nancy held corporate strategy, business development, and management consulting roles at eBay, Sesame Workshop, and Oliver Wyman, respectively. For freelancers getting started, she sees five common mistakes. Many start out undercharging, or trying to be generalists. They don’t know […]
Graphic designers are slamming Bucks Gaming, an esports team owned by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, after the team announced an art contest and told artists who asked for a cash prize to “go get a job.” Bucks Gaming shared a tweet asking fans to create a new Twitter header image […]
I work from home full-time as a freelance writer and am on track to break $US100,000 this year. I do most of my work from my home office, but also go to coffee shops once a week. I try to get most of my work done without children around, but […]
I’ve been self-employed for seven years. I make more than I would at a conventional job, and no one can fire me. But I still have to provide additional proof of income when applying for financing – just one way society doesn’t take self-employment seriously. Read more personal finance coverage. […]
Clint Proctor left his day job several months ago to become a full-time freelance writer. His wife, Kendall, stays home with their two boys, Landon and Connor. The couple have always taken budgeting very seriously and now that they’re relying on inconsistent income, it’s as important as ever. Besides the […]
More baby boomers are turning to freelancing to earn extra income, bulk up retirement funds, or transition into retirement, according to a New York Times story. More than 56 million American adults freelanced in 2018, including 30% of workers over age 55. In general, a shift away from pension plans […]
According to a recent survey, about 83% of self-employed people say they made the choice to ditch their full-time jobs to work for themselves, and 70% have better work-life balance in self-employment. Those stats may surprise some, but not me – I went full-time freelance five years ago, and I’ve […]
With a full-time job and freelance income, filing taxes can be complicated. For the third year, I’m using TurboTax to file my tax return. So far, I’ve found the site helpful and fairly easy to use – especially in tandem with other online tools and apps. Although I won’t be […]
