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Guides, tax tips, and pricing strategies for freelancers and solopreneurs.

LatestApril 4, 2026Taxes3 min read

Self-Employment Tax Explained: What Freelancers Actually Owe

A plain-English breakdown of the 15.3% self-employment tax, how it's calculated, and 6 ways to reduce it.

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April 4, 2026Planning

How Much Should a Freelancer Have in Savings?

Employees need 3 months of expenses saved. Freelancers need more. Here's exactly how much and why.

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2 min read

March 30, 2026Pricing

4 Pricing Mistakes That Cost Freelancers Thousands

Most freelancers undercharge because they base their rates on employee salaries. Here's what they miss and how to fix it.

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2 min read

March 24, 2026Planning

When Should a Freelancer Hire Help? (The Math Behind the Decision)

Hiring a VA or subcontractor feels expensive -- until you see how much unbillable work is costing you. Here's the break-even math.

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7 min read

March 17, 2026Planning

What Can You Actually Afford as a Freelancer?

Freelance income feels unpredictable. But with the right math, you can figure out exactly what lifestyle your rate supports.

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6 min read

March 10, 2026Planning

Client Lifetime Value: The Number Every Freelancer Should Know

A $2,000 project from a repeat client is worth way more than $2,000. Here's how to calculate what clients are really worth.

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6 min read

March 3, 2026Pricing

How to Price a Freelance Project (Without Leaving Money on the Table)

Flat-rate projects can be more profitable than hourly -- if you price them right. Here's a step-by-step method.

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5 min read

February 24, 2026Taxes

Side Hustle Taxes: What Happens When You Have a Day Job and Freelance

Your side hustle income stacks on top of your salary for tax purposes. Here's what that means for your tax bill.

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8 min read

February 17, 2026Taxes

12 Freelance Tax Deductions You're Probably Missing

Every deduction you miss is money you're giving back to the IRS. Here are the ones most freelancers overlook.

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7 min read

February 10, 2026Taxes

Quarterly Tax Payments: A Freelancer's Guide to Avoiding Penalties

The IRS wants your money four times a year. Miss a deadline and you'll pay a penalty. Here's how to stay ahead.

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8 min read

February 3, 2026Planning

How to Find Your Break-Even Point as a Freelancer

Before you can profit, you need to cover costs. Here's how to calculate exactly how many clients or projects that takes.

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7 min read

January 27, 2026Pricing

Invoice Processing Fees Are Eating Your Profit (Here's How Much)

PayPal, Stripe, and Square all take a cut. On $100K in invoices, the difference between platforms can be thousands.

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7 min read

January 20, 2026Profit

Freelance Profit Margins: What's Normal and What's Not

Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity. Here's how to calculate your real margins and what healthy looks like.

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7 min read

January 13, 2026Taxes

1099 vs W2: The Real Take-Home Difference Nobody Talks About

A $100K salary and $100K in freelance income are not the same thing. Here's exactly how much less (or more) you keep.

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6 min read

January 6, 2026Pricing

Salary vs. Hourly: Which Actually Pays More for Freelancers?

Converting a salary to an hourly rate sounds simple. But most people get the math wrong -- here's how to do it right.

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6 min read