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Chris Koens
In Talent Focus, The Future of Work

15 Tips To Help Freelancers Stop Burning Cash

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OR: Is that Cashmere-Plum Scented Candle a Legitimate Tax Deduction

Ah, the freelance life — you’re living the dream, right? No boss breathing down your neck, no soul-crushing commute, and yes, you can absolutely take a “conference call” from your couch while wearing sweatpants (or no pants at all — we’re not judging). But let’s be real: while freelancing offers freedom, it also comes with the financial stability of a Jenga tower on a windy day. One month, you’re rolling in invoices and treating yourself to avotoast and oat milk lattes like a Silicon Valley CEO. The next, you’re eyeing the “fancy” ramen at the grocery store and wondering if you can justify it as a “business expense.”

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Lifestyle, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

Expect Employees To Hustle

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With prices for everyday items on the rise and most Americans facing the tightening of their belts, people are searching for creative ways to increase their income. After exhaustingly checking the sofa cushions for coins, many people have turned to gig work to help make ends meet. As a result, the gig economy has rapidly transformed the traditional workforce, with more and more individuals seeking freelance work to supplement their income. In fact, a recent study found that nearly half of American workers have a side hustle and are participating in the gig economy in some capacity.

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