Long-term capital gains are taxed at 0%, 15% or 20% in 2026 depending on taxable income. See the thresholds by filing status, how gains stack on top of your income, and four worked examples with the 3.8% net investment income tax.
General liability, professional liability, client contract requirements and what drives the price of business insurance for independent contractors.
State rules, who must carry workers’ comp, California contractor exemptions, and alternatives like occupational accident insurance.
How to set boundaries with freelance clients — on hours, scope, and payment — without losing the relationship.
Fifteen time-management tools grouped by what they actually solve, so you can start with one instead of all of them at once.
Why solopreneur burnout usually comes down to three things — no boundaries, no structure, and financial unpredictability — and how to fix each one.
How ACA marketplace subsidies, the self-employed health insurance deduction, and HSAs fit together for self-employed coverage.
What most digital nomad visas actually require, a few commonly cited destinations, and the U.S. tax obligation that doesn’t disappear when you move abroad.
How to plan the move from full-time employee to freelancer, including the tax and benefits changes most people don’t see coming.
Ten gig platforms — from Uber and DoorDash to Upwork and Airbnb — and how the tax rules stay the same no matter which one pays you.
