The truth is that nothing about health insurance in the United States makes much sense any more. Freelance writers and editors have often had to depend on spouses or join a trade organization in order to be covered; more than I know how to count do without health insurance.
My personal belief is that a single-payer system is the only thing that’s likely to help not only writers, but the ever-increasing number of uninsured people and families. But it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen soon.
HomeBizNotes has a post called: Health Insurance Tips for the Home Business Owner. It’s got …read more

Taxes! Hardly my favorite topic, but one of those things in life we freelance writers and editors simply have to deal with.
A good place to get an overview and some real help is Tax Girl. This blog is written by Kelly Phillips. Not only is she part of the b5media network, she’s a tax attorney.
Explore her categories and you’re sure to find something useful, or just enjoy her daily posts about taxes.
Write well and often,

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When you’re grinding away in a cube, collecting full time pay but hating it… when you’ve managed to have some success freelance writing in the cracks, it’s really tempting to quit and attempt full-time freelancing. So how do you make the decision? Here are some things to consider:

Do you know your real monthly nut? Your rent or mortgage, your car payment… everything from coffee through food. If you don’t, spend a couple of months tracking all your expenses. You need a solid number to work with.
What will health insurance for you and your family cost if you’re on your own? …read more