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Katja Ridderbusch speaks at HJ25 about making travel work as a freelancer. Photo by Zachary Linhares Reporting in the field: How to make travel work as a freelancer Moderator: Katja Ridderbusch, independent journalist Sonya Collins, independent journalist Dawn Fallik, independent journalist Justin Madden, deputy West Coast news editor, The Guardian US By Alice Sun, Freelance Health Journalism Fellow Although reporting in the field is what makes journalism leap off the page, opportunities to undertake these in-person projects are becoming increasingly scarce, especially for freelancers. A panel at Health Journalism 2025 in Los Angeles addressed these challenges and offered advice.  “Field…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025. Jeenah Moon | ReutersStock futures were relatively unchanged on Wednesday as the S&P 500 remains within striking distance of its all-time high.S&P 500 futures traded around the flatline, as did Nasdaq 100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 6 points.The moves come after the S&P 500 finished Wednesday’s session flat, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 106.59 points, or about 0.3%. The three indexes are still on pace…

Create a contractEvery time you agree to work with someone, you’re entering an agreement with them. A contract gives both parties some protection, and something to reference if you encounter any issues. It becomes your safety net. It should include things like the work you’re agreeing to deliver, the timeframe you’ve agreed, the price being paid, payment terms. It can also outline who owns the work after it’s completed, and what happens if the project gets cancelled. There are lots of really reasonably priced templates you can buy, Contract Killer is a great starting point.Set up a business accountThis will…

Georgia’s legislature approved a $1 billion one-time surplus tax refund of up to $500 per Georgia household. Here’s what you need to know MACON, Ga. — Georgia’s Surplus Tax Refunds are hitting Georgians’ bank accounts, coming through with the title “GASTTAXRFD.”  Taxpayers can receive up to $500, depending on how they filed their taxes.   But not everyone has had the refund come through yet, and the Georgia Department of Revenue says that’s by design. In order to ensure accuracy and avoid overloading their system, the Georgia Department of Revenue is sending refunds out in batches. That’s caused a lot of questions about…

The future of work isn’t just digital, it’s a collaboration between people and intelligent agentsgetty While I’ve been researching, writing, and advising about how organizations can adapt to the rise of AI, I ran a thought experiment over the weekend. What if we stopped thinking of AI agents as just tools or technologies? What if, instead, we saw them as a new class of freelancers, super-smart, fast, and infinitely scalable? Our Harvard Digital Data Design Institute research has already explored this idea. In our work, “The Cybernetic Teammate: A Field Experiment on Generative AI Reshaping Teamwork and Expertise,” we saw…

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ:BLNE) announced Wednesday that its subsidiary, Beeline Title Holdings (“Beeline Title”), has closed one of the first-ever residential real estate transactions funded through the sale of a cryptocurrency token backed by real property. Nick Liuzza, CEO of Beeline Holdings, said several mortgage lenders are already developing funding models that involve converting cryptocurrencies to U.S. dollars at closing. But for these models to function at scale, they need a title company that not only understands blockchain transactions but also has the infrastructure to disburse and reconcile them in compliance with federal and state regulations, Liuzza added. Also Read: Beeline…

Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking DayThis is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.​Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?These are all good reasons to come and join us.Our meet-up starts at…

Fed Testimony in Focus Amid Cautious Policy Stance Investor attention is now centered on upcoming remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is scheduled to testify before Congress later today. On Tuesday, Powell reiterated the Fed’s data-dependent approach, stating, “We are not in a hurry to move interest rates.” Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid echoed the sentiment, suggesting that policymakers have time to assess inflationary risks linked to U.S. tariffs before taking action. While Powell’s tone leaned cautious rather than dovish, it helped stabilize gold prices following the geopolitical pullback, as markets interpreted the comments as reinforcing a…

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Passive income may not make you a millionaire overnight, but it can supplement your salary and help you build consistent wealth over time. Through investments, royalties, rentals, and revenue, passive income is money you earn without the need for ongoing work. It’s not linked to a regular job and doesn’t require your constant attention. That means more freedom, flexibility, and cash for you. Explore these straightforward passive income ideas to strengthen your financial portfolio. 36 passive income ideas Investment funds Startup investments Dividend stocks Bonds Buy a website Buy a local business High-yield savings accounts Peer-to-peer lending Crypto staking Rental…