Recent CNN Article on Freelancers

As we were reading this article, we found important advice down at the bottom:

“You also have to set aside money for retirement and disability insurance.”

When you freelance your price needs to reflect the fact you are an ongoing business. Just like a regular business that offers a 401k and needs to fund it – You have to raise your rates to fund your retirement.

More businesses using freelancers, experts say

- CNN, January 14, 2009

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