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The Health Care Quagmire

March 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Where does a freelancer go to get some decent health insurance? This a huge, growing issue. Each time the number of freelancers grows in the U.S., the number of people who are going without some form of medical safety net jumps. The powers-that-be have historically consoled themselves with the quaint notion that only the indigent, […]

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Tags: Oh Yeah, Health Care · People Like Us

The 4, no, 6 bank accounts every freelancer needs

February 19th, 2008 · 3 Comments

The problems that arise with money and the freelance life are often ones of organization. If you set up your financial accounts properly, your financial goals will be right in front of you every time you check your finances. The way I see it, every independent worker should have at least FOUR bank accounts:
1. The […]

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Tags: Oh Yeah, Health Care · Online Banks · Pay Yourself First · Saving · Savings goals and dreams · The Emergency Fund · The Retirement Fund

Surprise!

December 4th, 2007 · No Comments

I’ve been told I’m hard to surprise. I’ve alway wanted one of those great surprise parties, one you have no idea is coming, one that brings together all your favorite people, favorite foods and favorite expensive gifts.
But when it comes to bills, I hate surprises. What I hate more is that—even though I know it’s coming—our health […]

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Tags: Oh Yeah, Health Care · People Like Us · Savings goals and dreams