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This post was produced in collaboration with Hustle Culture, a free Substack newsletter. Every freelancer brings a unique mix of technical and creative expertise to the table, but most of us share two key skills: self-discipline and time management. Without those, working for yourself can look like long, slow days on the couch or weeks jam-packed with endless tasks. I’ve fallen into both of those modes, but over time I’ve developed a formula that helps me create a manageable and productive weekly schedule. It’s difficult for me to sit and focus on one task for many hours at a time. Instead, I break up my days and weeks into dedicated blocks for each of my weekly obligati…

This article is courtesy of our partner Solo Health Collective. Learn more about Solo at: https://freelancersunion.org/solo. For freelancers, independence isn’t just about clients or schedules. It’s about control — over income, time, and long-term stability. Healthcare should work the same way. For years, the conversation has focused on one question: Do you have coverage? But freelancers are asking better questions now: Can I see the doctors I trust?Can I predict what healthcare will actually cost?Do I have any real say in how my plan works?Coverage alone isn’t enough. Freelancers want control. Control Over Doctors: Choice Still MattersTraditional insurance keeps narrowi…

Many freelancers believe inflation is just a distant line in government reports, something that barely dents their day-to-day hustle. If you find yourself thinking, “It’s just a few extra dollars at the store,” you are not alone. Yet behind those small changes is a slow but steady force that can quietly chip away at your financial security, often without immediate warning signs. Here’s a fact that may surprise you. Data from the 2025 Freelancer Rates Report shows that while rates have gone up slightly on average, many freelancers adjust their pricing less than once per year, often falling behind the real cost of living. If you skipped a rate adjustment, you are already ma…