What does it mean to be a 1099 worker?
A 1099 worker is also considered self-employed worker. You are your own 1-person business in the eyes of the IRS.
Freelancer Finances: Invoicing
Working as freelancer is a tough undertaking. I’ve been doing it full-time for about six months now, and there are a lot of challenges associated with working for oneself that aren’t obvious until you experience them first-hand.
Freelancer Finances: Navigating Tax Withholding
When it comes to taxes, freelancers are especially prone to making mistakes that can put them at financial risk.
Freelancer Finances: Payments
If you’re a freelancer, you probably know the struggle of finding a payment method that works for both you and your client. As digital as everything is these days, many clients still prefer to pay freelancers via paper checks.
Freelancer Finances: Getting Started
It takes a lot to decide to work for oneself, so first – congratulations! You’re already on the path toward greater financial freedom. That said, living life as a freelancer is no walk in the park, and it’s easy to get lost before figuring out how to stand on your own two feet.
Freelancer Finances: Quit Eating Out, and Plan Your Meals
That’s what steady paychecks can do – you start spending money you don’t actually have “knowing” you’ll get paid again soon—a vicious route to all kinds of debt.
Freelancers: are you charging too little?
Back when I taught college (oh, those poor kids), I was given a flat rate as a guest lecturer. I don’t remember precisely what the rate was, but I do remember it was a pittance.
Freelancers: It’s tax time… Do you know where your money is?
Taxes are a pain for everyone. And whether you do them yourself (ugh), take them to one of those big tax prep companies (where I’ve always known more about tax law than my preparer), or use an actual accountant-type person (my suggestion), there are unique headaches freelancers face.
How to Improve Your Communication Skills
There’s a good chance that poor communication has had a negative impact on at least one aspect of your life. Whether it’s work, your friendships, romantic relationships, or your children, you can probably cite one recent time where a miscommunication made life way harder than it needed to be.
