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 ...

In 2023, freelancers contributed $1.27 trill on to the U.S. economy, a $50 billion boost from the previous year. As remote work becomes increasingly common, the number of new freelancers is expected ...

If you need additional help but can’t afford to hire a full-time employee, working with a freelancer is a good option. Here’s how to negotiate fairly.

In the last few years, many people who never thought they’d be the work at home type got a big taste of ditching the daily commute. They're now able to show up at their computers from home to complete ...

If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the life of a freelancer. Unless you’re a nepo baby, if you want to be a freelancer, you gotta write proposals.

At the beginning of March, I hit an emotional high: I started work as a freelancer, excited to embark on this new career I’d made for myself as a writer and podcaster. I set about making spreadsheets ...

After teaching for eight years, I quit so I could spend more time with my children. I began freelance writing and soon started earning more money than I did as a teacher. I found following five ...