I’m about to enjoy a little end-of-the-year “down time.” My husband’s company trips are generally scheduled around the first or second week in December. In addition, his company shuts down the last two weeks in December, and I usually take my vacation around this time. I think everyone needs a break…including freelancers. But from what [...]

When I decided to become a freelancer, the feedback I received wasn’t exactly positive. How will you pay for health insurance? You won’t qualify for loans? How do you plan to deal with retirement?
These were honest concerns. But, things worked out. I receive health insurance through my husband’s employer. I purchased my car on my [...]

With the economy in a tailspin, more and more people are looking for ways to earn extra money. My husband is one of those persons. Actually, he’s looking for a way to do his own thing…completely.
We’re both entrepreneurs, and we’re always brainstorming business ideas. But at the end of the day, we think (or rather [...]

I’ve occasionally spoken of the benefits of working from home. And one thing I’ve focused on is how freelancers and telecommuters have the ability to control their business and income. More recently, The Renegade Writer blog featured a post, How to Gain Control Over Your Freelance Life, which actually explored how “out-of-control” a freelancer’s life [...]

Last week Miranda Marquit featured a great post on her WorkShak blog, in which she explored the benefits of working out in our home office. I am a big fan of workouts. But, I’ve only gotten into a regular routine within the past year and a half. Now, workouts are second nature, and if I [...]