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creativebloq.com - Tom May - The pros and cons of being freelance
The pros and cons of being freelance
Creative Bloq

Freelancing has a certain glamour to it from the outside. No commute, no boss, no fixed hours, just you, your talent and a laptop. For a lot of creatives, that glamour is exactly what draws them away from agency or studio life, even if you do need…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - AI Freelancers Could Push Stablecoin Use, Swyftx Says
AI Freelancers Could Push Stablecoin Use, Swyftx Says
The New York Ledger

AI-enabled microbusinesses could provide a major boost for stablecoin transaction volumes as the global gig and freelance payment market grows, according to Australian crypto exchange Swyftx. In a second-quarter industry report, Swyftx estimated…

dev.to - Ricardo - The 5 contract clauses that quietly wreck freelancers (and the exact words to push back)
The 5 contract clauses that quietly wreck freelancers (and the exact words to push back)
DEV Community

Most freelancers lose money not on the work, but on a single sentence they skimmed in a contract. Here are the five clauses I've learned to catch before signing, why each one is dangerous, and the exact language I use to push back. Steal all of it.

gamesindustry.biz - Lewis Packwood - What does the future of external development look like?
What does the future of external development look like?
GamesIndustry.biz

This article is part of ExDev Week. External development, whether it involves porting, co-development, asset creation, or any one of a number of other things, is becoming an increasingly important part of the industry as games get ever larger and…

forbes.com - Petr Marek - How Home Service Businesses Can Get Paid Faster During Peak Seasons
How Home Service Businesses Can Get Paid Faster During Peak Seasons
Forbes

Petr Marek, founder and CEO of Invoice Home, an invoice-generating platform designed for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs. ​Summer is often the busiest season for home service businesses. Between home maintenance piling up…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - Do the Viral Talking Buttons for Dogs Really Work? A Vet Answers
Do the Viral Talking Buttons for Dogs Really Work? A Vet Answers
Good Housekeeping

Ever since I first spotted the “talking buttons” trend on Instagram last year, I've been enthralled by the idea that my dog could communicate with me by using them. You know the ones: Each button says a different word out loud when…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Eaton: Data Center Growth Consistent, But Not Explosive (NYSE:ETN)
Eaton: Data Center Growth Consistent, But Not Explosive (NYSE:ETN)
Seeking Alpha

Eaton Corp. remains a 'Hold' as valuation has improved but lacks a compelling GARP profile. Q1 delivered record revenue and EPS, with strong data center and aerospace backlog growth, but post-earnings price action remains weak. Management raised…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - CSD: There's More To The Spin-Off Story Than Sandisk (NYSEARCA:CSD)
CSD: There's More To The Spin-Off Story Than Sandisk (NYSEARCA:CSD)
Seeking Alpha

The Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF earns a buy rating due to strong price momentum, sector diversity, and a favorable valuation profile. CSD has outperformed major indices, returning 63% YoY, driven by AI-related holdings like SNDK and GEV, and a heavy…

wbt.com - Editorial Staff - Why traditional mortgage rules no longer fit every borrower
Why traditional mortgage rules no longer fit every borrower
WBT Charlotte's News Talk

Some reasons why traditional mortgage rules have changed are that the workforce itself has changed as self-employment becomes more common, credit scores don't tell the full story any longer, and financial goals have become more diverse. If you are…

foxnews.com - Ted Jenkin - America's retirement system is broken. Trump may have found a bold fix
America's retirement system is broken. Trump may have found a bold fix
Fox News

When President Donald Trump told reporters on last week that he was looking 'very strongly' at Australia's retirement system, most Americans probably shrugged and thought, 'Great — another retirement plan.' If this idea becomes legislation…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - It's a Sin star joins 'glamorous' series that's full of 'fresh drama and unforgettable characters'
It's a Sin star joins 'glamorous' series that's full of 'fresh drama and unforgettable characters'
Digital Spy

It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells has joined the ranks of a brand-new E4 series. Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck explores what life is like onboard a luxurious cruise ship for both the passengers and the crew members. Narrated by…

sweet.pub - Deepika Pareek - The Past I Wrote, the Present I Hold, and the Future I Can Mould
The Past I Wrote, the Present I Hold, and the Future I Can Mould
Long. Sweet. Valuable

Short, sweet and valuable stories told in less than 300 words. Press enter or click to view image in full size The answer is simple: Courage. It holds the power. If someone asks me if I ever wish to go back to the past and change one decision, I…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - Mo Gilligan's 'bold' new Netflix special with 'shocking revelations' confirms release date
Mo Gilligan's 'bold' new Netflix special with 'shocking revelations' confirms release date
Digital Spy

Netflix has confirmed the release date of Mo Gilligan's new show Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. The documentary follows the comedian as he investigates the global appeal of fried chicken and 'the hidden costs behind our cravings'. In a 'bold'…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - The Odyssey's Robert Pattinson said he did 'slithery things' with Tom Holland
The Odyssey's Robert Pattinson said he did 'slithery things' with Tom Holland
Digital Spy

Christopher Nolan's fantasy action film The Odyssey arrives in cinemas next week, adapting Homer's epic poem onto the big screen. Set in Greece, the movie tells the story of King Odysseus as he makes the perilous journey back to Ithaca following…

birminghammail.co.uk - James Rodger - HMRC plotting monthly £290 tax bill for workers who earn £30,000
HMRC plotting monthly £290 tax bill for workers who earn £30,000
Birmingham Live

Freelancers and self-employed people face MONTHLY tax bills from HMRC under a Labour Party government plan. HMRC could force self-employed workers, freelancers and landlords to pay tax monthly on income they have not yet earned, it has been warned.

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