Kelly K. James had been a successful freelance writer for more than two decades. But, as a single mom with two teenage children, a growing health insurance bill, and looming college tuition, the ...

You’re not taught in school that being a freelancer is even an option to consider. As a result, it’s a less clearly defined career trajectory. A common misconception with freelance is that it’s ...

When you work for a company, they weather the blow of a lot of those troubles. And they have a full legal team on their side – it’s not like when you had to personally pay a lawyer hundreds of dollars ...

Jamie Brindle has been freelancing for 16 years and is on a mission to "demystify" the freelance world. In 2020, amid a shaky job market and widespread rejection of corporate hustle culture, he ...

More businesses are outsourcing project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Learn the pros and cons of hiring freelancers.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Gabrielle Reese is a traveling freelance writer. Last year, ...

And the freelance market is growing steadily. In 2022, 60 million Americans performed some kind of freelance work, which represents an increase of three percentage points from the prior year. However, ...

Freelancers frequently ask where they can find work. And, for remote jobs, two sites — Upwork and Fiverr — stand out. Almost any type of remote work — from animation to virtual assisting — can be ...

The use of freelancing, contract employment, gig work or contingent labor has been on the rise over the last several years. Companies are finding alternatives to the full-time employee for solving ...

Insight into freelance engineering. What it takes to become a freelance engineer. The benefits and challenges that come with freelancing. Being an engineer in today's world is a very rewarding career ...

Laura is a professional nitpicker and good-humored troubleshooter with over 14 years of experience in print and digital publishing. She currently oversees CNET Money's housing market coverage. Before ...