Tag Archives: Freelance Finance

5 Money Moves to Make Before Year-End

By on December 6th, 2010

A lot of people are focusing on holiday shopping this time of year. Personally, my workload has increased and I haven’t given shopping much thought. (I really need to get on that!) But I have thought about my finances and …

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No More Mattress: Where to Put Your Retirement Money

By on July 19th, 2010

Back in April, I promised to tell you about retirement options available for freelance writers. I’m three months late, but better late than never right? I have to admit, thinking about retirement savings is not the most interesting topic. In …

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Is Working From Home Really Cheaper?

By on June 8th, 2010

Being a freelance writer and working from home are great. There are some obvious cost savings. For example, you won’t have to pay the cost of commuting to and from work, so you’ll save money on gas. Your clothing expenses …

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Are Multiple Bank Accounts the Solution for Lazy Budgeting?

By on May 24th, 2010

I’ve decided to open a third checking account. Right now, I have two accounts – one business account that holds my income until I’m ready to “pay” myself and another that receives my monthly paychecks. The second is a personal …

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Can You Afford to Freelance Write Full-Time?

By on May 10th, 2010

Ultimately, the question of whether you’re ready to make freelance writing your full-time job comes down to whether you consistently make enough money to pay all your bills each month.  But just how much money do you need to make …

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