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Millennials and Gen Z were pushing for a more remote lifestyle well before the pandemic pushed us all online. Not only that, but self-employed individuals and freelancers are able to save money in other ways, a benefit that helps others from underinvested communities build wealth and create a working environment that suits their lifestyle and needs.

The average home renovation cost for 2020 was $46,778, with some homeowners spending as much as $150,000 for high-end multiple-room improvements. 

Current statistics suggest that close to 30% of workers in the United States are self-employed. Being self-employed means that you’re able to work for yourself, set your own hours, and live wild and free, right? In a way, yeah. But there’s a lot more to it than that, particularly when it comes time to pay your taxes. In short, you're gonna wanna understand tax deductions for freelancers in order to maximize your earnings.

Picture this: after attending dozens of open houses, you finally find your dream home! Once your offer is accepted, there’s one more thing standing between you and your new home: closing costs. 

Over 627,000 new businesses open each year, according to SBA estimates. If you’re one of the over half a million people in the US looking to start a business in 2022, we definitely understand why. Getting to be your own boss is quite an attractive idea, right? You set your own hours, make the rules, and decide who you work with, when, and where.

Did you know that approximately 200,000 active duty service members undergo the process of military transition to civilian life each year?

AUSTIN, June 28, 2021 - Hosted by VetsinTech (ViT), the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting and advancing career opportunities for veterans in tech industries, and sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, the live pitch competition took place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. 

Of the nearly 60 million freelancers working in the US today, 84% of them say that this type of work lets them live the lifestyle they want. If you’re attracted to the freedom and flexibility that working as a gig worker allows you to enjoy then you’ll wanna be sure to pay close attention to this article. How can you not only work in the economy but thrive in the gig economy?

Did you know that in the United States, there are more than 2 million veteran-owned businesses that depend on agencies such as the Small Business Administration's Office of Veterans Business Development and the VA? 

Many, many people have no idea how the credit rating system works. If you’re one of them, then don’t stop reading! 40% of Americans actually don’t know their score, let alone how to even begin understanding their credit score. So if you’re one of them, you’re absolutely not alone.