It’s no secret that I love my freelance lifestyle. But it’s not always easy, and sometimes I get annoyed with the whole thing. Let’s take a look at all the pros … and the cons. When potential freelancers approach me, asking for advice on getting started with freelancing, they often do so because they’ve seen …
All the Reasons I Love the Freelance Lifestyle — And Some Hard Truths Read More »
This post is part of the Plutus Foundation Impact Series. I don’t actually consider myself part of the FIRE movement, although I don’t have a problem with it. I do like the idea of freedom and flexibility, however. The FIRE movement, like many movements, continues to grow and change. Much has been written about whether …
Freedom and Flexibility on Your Own Terms: To FIRE or Not to FIRE? Read More »
It’s almost a cliché at this point: The observation that housing costs are such that you can’t qualify for a mortgage of $900 per month, so you have to get an apartment at $1,200 per month. Whether you live in a market where a mortgage costs less per month than a rental is beside the …
Want a Place to Live? Housing Costs Make It Tough Read More »
Even though I’m not thrilled with social media, it’s not all bad. I’ve used social media to find freelance gigs in the past. Anyone who knows me is well aware that I’m not overly fond of social media. However, at the same time, I’m not a complete idiot, so I know it’s necessary. I know …
Investing in your relationships can help you reap financial returns as well as personal returns. There are a number of ways to invest. Not all of them have to do with stocks or bonds or real estate. Indeed, there are a number of ways to view investments. The way you use your time is an …
In order to stay on top of your freelancing game, you need to battle burnout. I love what I do. I feel extremely lucky and blessed to be able to freelance write from home, earning a living for my family. However, even though I love to write, and I write about topics of interest to …
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