Okay, I’m seriously guilty of this. Although I’ve calmed down over the years and I take time for myself, I have the potential of becoming a workaholic. You know what I mean….taking on project after project, working on the weekends, etc. But I’ve found a happy balance. And to keep this balance, I sometimes have [...]

I’m an expert in some aspects of freelancing. After about eight years in the biz I’m finally comfortable with pricing projects and I’m a pretty good judge of how long a particular project will take. But as far as knowing when to stop accepting new projects, I might still be a rookie.
I haven’t taken on [...]

Transitioning from employee to telecommuter has it’s share of ups and downs. On one hand, the flexibility of making your own hours and avoiding morning commutes is appealing. But on the other hand, telecommuters often encounter periods of loneliness, and they deal with distractions that can slow progress.
Knowing what to expect as a telecommuter is [...]

Recently I received an e-mail from an old client. I worked with this particular individual for a year back in 2005. And it was this gig that uncovered my interest in personal finance topics. Since then, I’ve earned the bulk of my income writing on this subject matter, and I’ll forever be grateful to this [...]

Stepping foot into your bosses office and turning in your letter of resignation can lift a huge burden from your shoulder. And if you’re leaving your job to focus on your own business–you’ve probably imagined this moment in your head. But regardless of whether you don’t need a reference, or whether your boss was a [...]