Self Employed

Social Security payments suspended for Americans abroad

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has suspended payments to some Americans living abroad. This is because they did not submit a required form called the Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire. The form is needed each year to confirm eligibility for payments outside the U.S. The suspensions impact Americans who receive Social Security benefits and have an address […]

SSI payments to be sent early Friday

Social Security payments will be sent out to millions of beneficiaries across the U.S. this week. Those who claim Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including adults and children with disabilities or who are blind with little to no income, will receive their payments on Friday, January 31. Typically, SSI payments are distributed on the first of […]

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance 101 | KFF

Employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) is the largest source of health coverage for non-elderly U.S. residents. Unlike many other nations, the U.S. relies on voluntary, private health insurance as the primary source of coverage for residents who are not elderly, poor or disabled. Providing health insurance through workplaces is an efficient way of offering coverage options […]

Best Mortgage Lenders for Self Employed • Benzinga

Top mortgage lenders offer competitive rates and simple applications, even if you don’t have a W2.  If you’re self-employed, you might worry about your ability to qualify for a mortgage. While it’s true lenders may want to see additional documentation proving income from self-employed borrowers, there are still plenty of great mortgage options for these […]

Highlights from the 2024 Work in America survey

The research was conducted online in the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of APA among 2,027 employed adults. The survey was conducted March 25–April 3, 2024. Respondents were recontacted and asked an additional question. Fielding for the recontact took place from between April 25–30, 2024. 932 of the 2,027 responded to the […]

Younger Workers Are Increasingly Opting For Self-Employment—And Questioning Traditional Jobs. Here’s Why.

At a time back-to-the-office mandates are sparking heated debate and many people’s paychecks from traditional jobs are barely covering the cost of housing and groceries, more workers are opting for independent work such as freelancing and consulting. 72.2 million people are doing independent work, with 27.7 million pursuing it full-time, according to MBO Partners’ newly […]

Woke. It’s all Freud’s Fault

On one level, the outcome of the November 2024 US Presidential election appears to be a resounding rejection of woke culture, woke politics and woke law by the US electorate. Certainly President Trump’s team of cabinet and senior departmental appointees seems to be intent on using momentum from the election to dismantle the apparent stronghold […]

Freelance Employment and Self Employment: Benefits, Best Practices, and Key Differences

Approximately 57 million employees fall under freelance employment, and thats just in the U.S. As this and other self-employment models gain popularity, is your company ready to adapt? In this primer on freelance employment, we discuss its benefits and best practices and discuss how it differs from self-employment. There has been no better time to […]

Freelance Statistics By Income, Age and Facts (2025)

Introduction Freelance Statistics: With the internet and digital tech changing how we work, you don’t have to stick to a 9-to-5 office job anymore. Some people think freelancing is the best way to work today, while others see it as just a temporary trend. To figure out which is true, look at some straightforward Freelance […]

Guide to Rates, Filing & Deductions

Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate tax products to write unbiased product reviews. Self-employed workers are subject to federal taxes as well as a 15.3% […]