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…
When you first start a career as a freelancer, it can take a while to get your bearings. From managing your own schedule and attracting new clients to determining your pricing and doing your own bookkeeping, there are a lot…
Historically, starting a business was challenging and risky for entrepreneurs. Traditional storefront businesses have high startup costs. As we’ve progressed into the internet era, entrepreneurs have so many new opportunities to earn money doing what they’re passionate about. So whether…
As a freelancer, getting paid on time and in full comes with many benefits, from improving your cash flow and helping you to pay bills on time to making your accounting a breeze. But it’s not always easy to get…
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