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gobankingrates.com - Dawn Allcot - 5 Tax Strategies That Could Save Freelancers Hundreds in 2026
5 Tax Strategies That Could Save Freelancers Hundreds in 2026
GOBankingRates

Kateryna Onyshchuk / Getty Images/iStockphoto GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are…

dev.to - Jobbers.io - I Compared the True Cost of Freelancing on Every Developer Platform in 2026 - With Actual Code to Calculate Your Real Rate
I Compared the True Cost of Freelancing on Every Developer Platform in 2026 - With Actual Code to Calculate Your Real Rate
DEV Community

I wrote a script to calculate my actual hourly rate after platform fees, taxes, and the benefits gap. The output made me rethink everything about where I sell my time. That number — $374,400 — is what a senior developer earning…

andibartz.substack.com - Ask Andi: My agent wants me to hire a freelance editor!
Ask Andi: My agent wants me to hire a freelance editor!
Andrea Bartz: Get It Write

I love getting questions from author friends (and that includes you, Get It Write fam), so I'm playing around with the ol' cliche: an advice column! Comment with or DM me your burning questions anytime, and I'll periodically choose one to answer.

deadline.com - Max Goldbart - Film & TV Charity Boss Says Industry Faces 'Serious Risk' Without 'Meaningful Action' After Report Reveals Thousands Are Considering Leaving
Film & TV Charity Boss Says Industry Faces 'Serious Risk' Without 'Meaningful Action' After Report Reveals Thousands Are Considering Leaving
Deadline

Almost three quarters (74%) of workers in UK film and TV have considered leaving due to financial pressure over the past year. The boss of the Film & TV Charity, which authored the Money Matters report, said the industry faces “serious…

searchengineland.com - Natasha Post - How to create a persona GPT for SEO audience research
How to create a persona GPT for SEO audience research
Search Engine Land

In a perfect world, you could call up a top customer to pick their brain about a piece of content. But in reality, it can be extremely difficult and time-consuming to conduct audience interviews every time you need to create a new topic or refresh…

fastcompany.com - Anisa Purbasari Horton - How to design a portfolio career that works: These Renaissance women show how it's done
How to design a portfolio career that works: These Renaissance women show how it's done
Fast Company

Gabriela Flax spent the first part of her career working in tech as a product manager. And while every day was different and varied, there were aspects of it that were causing her burnout. “I've always really enjoyed the product marketing…

digitalspy.com - Stefania Sarrubba - Universal boss confirms Wicked's future following third movie rumours
Universal boss confirms Wicked's future following third movie rumours
Digital Spy

NBCUniversal boss Donna Langley has weighed in on whether Wicked lovers will be treated to a third chapter in the Oz saga, after rumours of a new film being in the works fuelled a fandom frenzy. Just a few months after Elphaba and Glinda's story…

marieclaire.com - Taylore Glynn - I'm Sweating Just Thinking About Spring's Hottest Hair Color Trends
I'm Sweating Just Thinking About Spring's Hottest Hair Color Trends
Marie Claire

Get the Marie Claire Newsletter Select the newsletters you'd like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By…

express.co.uk - Grace Piercy - Thousands of Brits 'unprepared' for major HMRC tax rule change in April 2026
Thousands of Brits 'unprepared' for major HMRC tax rule change in April 2026
Express.co.uk

Brits are 'unprepared' for HMRC rule changes Millions of Brits have been told they're 'simply unprepared' for a major HMRC tax rule change soon to take effect. 'Awareness is still incredibly low' among individuals affected by Making Tax Digital…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Edison International: Earnings Strength Amid Wildfire Overhangs (Upgrade) (NYSE:EIX)
Edison International: Earnings Strength Amid Wildfire Overhangs (Upgrade) (NYSE:EIX)
Seeking Alpha

Edison International is upgraded to 'Buy,' driven by a technical breakout and attractive valuation ahead of Q4 earnings. EIX's EPS guidance is $5.95–$6.20 for 2025, with a reaffirmed 5%–7% core EPS CAGR through 2028 and no new equity…

si.com - Jordan Merritt - Real Madrid vs Benfica: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Playoff Clash
Real Madrid vs Benfica: Predicted Lineup for Champions League Playoff Clash
Sports Illustrated

It's been three weeks since that famous night in Lisbon, a result that saw Real Madrid crash into the playoffs. They face Benfica again with the first leg on February 17 on the road. During that game, both Raul Asencio and Rodrygo received two…

investopedia.com - Gina Young - Middle Class Workers' Retirement Savings Revealed: Boost Your Savings with These Proven Tips
Middle Class Workers' Retirement Savings Revealed: Boost Your Savings with These Proven Tips
Investopedia

Middle class workers in their 50s have a median of $112,000 saved for retirement—and nearly half expect to work past 65 or never fully retire. Many savers didn't start out with a lot—they began saving when they could, captured every…

dailymail.co.uk - Caitlin Leng - Brits reveal pubs they would love to run - is your favourite listed?
Brits reveal pubs they would love to run - is your favourite listed?
Mail Online

If you ever dreamed of stepping into Peggy Mitchell's shoes and trying your hand at working in Eastenders ' famous Queen Vic pub, you are not alone. A new survey by insurance experts Premierline has revealed which on-screen businesses Brits would…

chicagotribune.com - Bob Goldsborough - Chicago Fire player Mauricio Pineda buys Loop condo for $680,000
Chicago Fire player Mauricio Pineda buys Loop condo for $680,000
Chicago Tribune

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Chicago Fire defensive midfielder Mauricio Pineda in June paid $680,000 for a two-bedroom, 1,111-square-foot condominium on the 26th floor of a 41-story tower in the Loop's Southbank development. A…

boredpanda.com - MeFromTheFBI - Hey Pandas, What Is Your Favorite Quote From The Show Murder Drones?
Hey Pandas, What Is Your Favorite Quote From The Show Murder Drones?
Bored Panda

Murder drones has many funny quotes. Share your favorites below! This post may include affiliate links. Add Your Answer! This post is a community curated Not your original work? Add source Read more - HAIIIIIIIIIIII, I am MeFromTheFBI (I don't…

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