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15 holiday-themed side hustles that could jumpstart a seasonal business
The holidays are a great time to earn some extra money, but traditional retail jobs can be stressful and time-consuming. If you're looking for a un...
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One in three homeowners needs £1000 more a month to afford mortgages. How can freelancers bring in more money?
A recruitment specialist reveals that more candidates are coming to market to find new clients to accommodate for higher mortgage payments. As more...
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Self-employed, renting and a single parent? Here's how you can still save for retirement
The self-employed, single parents and renters are seeing their retirement savings slide, according to a new report. The Freelance Informer shares w...
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Maley: government must "wake up" and support self-employment to beat UK cost of living crisis
SPECIAL REPORT Contractor specialists and even some Tory MPs are calling for more government support when it comes to encouraging people into self-...
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Why freelancers must prepare for more bad news
British food prices are up 30% since Brexit, according to an LSE report. We highlight the other costs likely to rise this year along with cost-savi...
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Government extends £2 bus fare cap until October
Millions of passengers across England will continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ and access vital bus services following £500 million in government fundi...
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"Bulldozed by inflation": retirement in the UK is becoming "impossible"
Freelancers, especially those nearing retirement age, can expect to feel the economic headwinds this summer now that the Bank of England has put up...
Cost of Living
How to calculate your personal inflation rate
The Financial Times has published a free personal inflation rate tool so that you can calculate how much your monthly spending has gone up over the...
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Majority of people are looking for new work because their pay is not keeping pace with inflation
With the vast majority of pay increases not keeping pace with inflation, two-thirds of workers are searching for a new job Less than one in f...
Freelancer Finance
How to tackle late paid invoices as a freelancer
Are late payments causing you financial problems? Here are your rights about getting paid on time Late paid invoices can wreak havoc on your financ...
Cost of Living
Cost of living crisis: it's impacting how freelancers now work
The London School of Economics and the Centre for Economic Performance found that a third of the UK's self-employed are experiencing financial...
Lifestyle
Why freelancers must set aside "worry time"
If more of us set aside time to worry, we are more likely to get some perspective on what's eating us and actually do something about it. Here are ...