We’ve all been there as freelancers. You jump into a project excited about the possibilities, only to find yourself in a nightmare situation weeks later. The scope keeps expanding but…
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The Freelance Lifestyle: Find Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Success in 2025
Preston Lee• Updated 
The freelance lifestyle is attracting more people than ever before, and for good reason. The freedom to work from anywhere, set your own schedule, and choose your own clients is…
Freelancing is on the rise in the U.S. More than 60 million Americans did freelance work in 2023—that’s about 39% of the workforce, according to Upwork’s Freelance Forward report. For many,…
Freelance designers put on many hats—and sometimes all at the same time. One moment you are studying a client’s design brief; the next minute, you’re adjusting typefaces, and before you…
It’s no secret that the freelance market gets more competitive each year, and is no different. With thousands of talented designers, writers, developers, and creative professionals all vying for the…
Freelancing can be a mental rollercoaster. One month you’re crushing it—landing dream clients, delivering killer work, and feeling like you’ve finally figured this whole freelancing thing out. The next month?…
Asking for money that’s owed to you can be downright uncomfortable. Whether you’re a freelancer waiting on payment from a client or you loaned money to a friend who seems…
Here’s a classic freelancer story I hear all too often: You create an amazing proposal for a potential client. They love it and respond with “Looks great! Let’s do it!”…
Sometimes, landing freelance clients isn’t just about having killer skills—it’s about nailing that interview. Maybe you’ve got a big client call coming up this week. Or perhaps you’re tired of…