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I Built a Free Freelance Rate Calculator - Here's Why Most Freelancers Undercharge
When I started freelancing, I made the classic mistake: I took my desired annual salary and divided it by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). $80,000 ÷ 2,080 = $38.46/hour Seemed reasonable, right? Wrong. I was actually earning way less…
What does professional development look like for freelance travel writers?
Our next mid-career travel writers' retreat is bookable now! Taking place from 8-11 February 2027 in the Cotswolds, we'll spend three nights networking, sharing intel, diving into who is publishing what, and enjoying the English countryside. It's…
QOTD: Should The Alpine 110 Finally Come To America?
A report suggests that the Alpine A110 is closer to going on sale in America. Automotive News Europe is reporting that the car is undergoing American crash testing and could come here as either a hybrid or with an internal-combustion powertrain.
AI Editing and Mission-Driven Media Jobs Hiring Now
The conversation around AI in media has shifted from “will it replace us?” to “who's going to quality-check what it produces?” Today's job listings reflect that transition in concrete terms. A freelance fiction editing…
Used Car Of The Day: 2002 BMW M5
Today we have a 2002 BMW M5 for you. This E39 M5 hast 115K miles on the clock and it's pretty stock, save for a Dinan exhaust. Our seller says the car has been well-maintained and garage-kept -- the only real issue is some minor cosmetic damage…
Which Scarpetta books will season 2 be based on? Here's what you need to read
Scarpetta season two is on the way, and these are the Patricia Cornwell books you need to read beforehand. Starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, the first season follows forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta as she investigates a series of…
Prometheus stars reunite for Assassin's Creed series as new cast members announced
Prometheus stars Noomi Rapace and Sean Harris are reuniting on another beloved franchise (via Tudum). Poised to appear in a TV adaptation of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, the actors have signed on with Netflix for a live-action series. Cast in…
Exploring a Career in Graphic Design: A Comprehensive Guide
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, graphic design has become a highly sought-after and creative career choice. Visual content is crucial for effective communication, whether it's for social media, advertisements, or websites, and graphic…
I've tried 100 side hustles. These 5 are the most lucrative that don't require any experience.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tom Blake, a 29-year-old YouTuber and blogger, about his experiments with side hustles. It's been edited for length and clarity. I started experimenting with side hustles in 2014 while I was in…
SLVP: Silver Blow-Off Top Risk Is Real, Downgrading To 'Hold' (BATS:SLVP)
I downgrade iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF from 'Buy' to 'Hold' after a 168% surge and weakening technicals. SLVP maintains a compelling valuation at 18x P/E with >20% EPS growth, but price momentum and technical signals have…
Line Of Duty stars tease exciting filming news for season 7: 'We're back!'
Line of Duty fans have been given an exciting update for the upcoming seventh season. It was confirmed in November that the wildly-popular police procedural would be returning, after last hitting our screens in 2021. Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar…
The Race to Beat Ozempic Is Getting Weird
THESE DAYS, WHEN it comes to weight loss drugs, you've got a veritable buffet of options. Stick with the classics like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Don't like needles? Try Wegovy's new pill. Pop online anytime and get a compounded version of either. At…
Pension guru reveals why now is best time to save for retirement
Saving for retirement is an essential task you've probably been avoiding for too long. But if you've left retirement planning on the back burner, we've got great news: Financial advisors say it is never too late to get started. Dan Mavraides, vice…
Harlan Coben star joins Siobhan Finneran in returning BBC masterpiece prison drama
The BBC has officially confirmed the star-studded cast for the third instalment of Jimmy McGovern's BAFTA-winning anthology series Time, and there is a very familiar face from the world of Netflix thrillers heading behind bars. Jo Joyner, best…
Assassin's Creed Netflix Series Announces More Cast Members, Including Prometheus Star Noomi Rapace
Assassin's Creed fans, listen up: we've got more casting announcements for Netflix's upcoming TV adaptation of the beloved video game series, including Prometheus star Noomi Rapace. Alongside Rapace, Corrado Invernizzi, Sean Harris, and Ramzy Bedia…
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