Business Insurance for Independent Contractors: What You Need and What It Costs
General liability, professional liability, client contract requirements and what drives the price of business insurance for independent contractors.
Freelance Life
Career, lifestyle, and logistics guides for people building a living as a freelancer or solopreneur.
Workers’ Comp for Self-Employed: Do You Actually Need It?
State rules, who must carry workers’ comp, California contractor exemptions, and alternatives like occupational accident insurance.
How to Set Firm Boundaries with Freelance Clients (Without Losing Them)
How to set boundaries with freelance clients — on hours, scope, and payment — without losing the relationship.
How to Prevent Burnout When You Are a Solopreneur
Why solopreneur burnout usually comes down to three things — no boundaries, no structure, and financial unpredictability — and how to fix each one.
Affordable Health Insurance Options for the Self-Employed
How ACA marketplace subsidies, the self-employed health insurance deduction, and HSAs fit together for self-employed coverage.
Digital Nomad Visa Requirements: The Easiest Countries to Move To
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 Transition from Full-Time Employee to Successful Freelancer
How to plan the move from full-time employee to freelancer, including the tax and benefits changes most people don’t see coming.
Top Gig Economy Apps to Make Extra Money on Your Own Schedule
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.
10 High-Paying Freelance Skills to Learn for Next Year
Ten freelance skill categories that consistently command higher rates, from web development to consulting and strategy.