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Deciding to become a freelancer may seem as simple as choosing to make a go of it on your own and riding off into the freelance sunset. But there are a variety of factors you should consider before making it…
Although many of us primarily communicate over the internet, physical mail still brings critical information into our lives. Paper bank and brokerage statements, medical bills, insurance records — postal workers bring all these and more to our doorsteps every week,…
It’s becoming increasingly likely that America is headed for a recession, an extended period of time marked by a decrease in GDP, employment rates, income, spending, and other economic activity. If true, this would be the first recession since the…
Financial opportunity isn’t equally distributed across the United States. Millions of Americans live in places that aren’t well served by traditional financial institutions, from far-flung tribal homelands to isolated farming and ranching towns to urban neighborhoods suffering from decades of…
I have been self-employed for a dozen years, and I love the flexibility and freedom of my schedule — setting my hours and being the boss. But one of the biggest challenges is applying for a mortgage. I’ve gotten a…
You know how important it is to protect your personal identity. You safeguard your Social Security number, shred sensitive documents, and regularly check your credit report to avoid becoming a victim. But are you taking similar precautions with your business’s…
Want to save for retirement as a self-employed worker, and get similar tax benefits as employees with retirement plans? The simplified employee pension individual retirement account — or SEP IRA as less of a mouthful — helps you do just…
When you set out on your own to start your own business or gig, you give up structure and job benefits in favor of freedom and flexibility. And it’s no different with your retirement plans. People who own their own…
Small businesses are a significant part of the U.S. economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and contribute to their communities. But it’s not always easy to keep a small business afloat, especially in times of economic uncertainty. To help small…
When I began running my business in 2010, I wanted to keep my expenses down. I scrutinized every cost and refused to pay for many items because I wanted to be agile. Soon, I discovered I was harming my startup…
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