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Freelancing is common in many creative professions, and it can sometimes look idyllic from the outside. You get to pick and choose the most interesting projects and clients, set your own hours and you can work from home or wherever you like.At least that’s the dream, but freelancing in design and other creative areas has its downsides. You have to find the work and do your own admin, for a start. You also have to buy your own equipment, perhaps including one of the best laptops for graphic design – and you’re often your own IT support. It’s this last…

No tax on tips? Congress is considering it.getty Days after the Ways and Means Committee released a draft version of the tax bill, followed by a substitute amendment, questions began to fly. Tops on the list: Did Trump keep his promise to end taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security? The answer isn’t as simple as you think. No Tax On Tips Trump initially promised to end taxes on tips while campaigning in June in the swing state of Nevada. The hospitality industry is huge in Nevada, making up more than 20% of jobs in the state. The pledge didn’t…

Retirement is seen as the end of a career. But for many, it’s simply a pause a chance to step back, breathe, and rethink what truly matters. More and more people above 60 are tapping into freelancing. And not just to pass time, but to earn, stay mentally active, and feel valued again.No need for a long commute or a buzzing office. With the right skills—sharpened over decades—work can quietly continue from a dining table, balcony, or even a quiet garden. But it’s important to separate the fluff from the facts. Not every “easy” freelance skill works in the real…

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US watchdogs are reportedly planning to slash capital rules for banks designed to prevent another 2008-style crash, as Donald Trump’s deregulation drive opens the door to the biggest rollback of post-crisis protections in more than a decade.The move follows heavy lobbying by the banking industry, with lenders such as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs having long complained that competition and lending have been hindered by burdensome rules governing the assets they must hold versus their liabilities.Regulators are expected to put forward the proposals this summer, aimed at cutting the supplementary leverage ratio that requires big banks to hold high-quality capital…

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Confident Investing Starts Here:Freelancer ( (AU:FLN) ) has issued an announcement. Freelancer Limited has been recognized as the Internet’s gold standard for employment by winning its 13th Webby Award, highlighting its strong industry positioning. The company continues to lead globally in escrow services and labor platforms, facilitating billions in payments and job connections, and is expanding its heavy haulage services to a global scale, reinforcing its commitment to powering labor, payments, and freight. More about Freelancer Freelancer Limited operates as a global leader in the escrow and labor platform industry, connecting over 80 million users for job opportunities and securing…

The US Dollar Index is under pressure amid persistent trade-related uncertainties.There is rising speculation that Washington might be leaning toward a weaker dollar to advance its trade objectives.Improved global trade sentiment has reduced recession concerns, leading markets to scale back expectations for Fed rate cuts.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is trading lower at around 100.90 during Thursday’s Asian session. The Greenback remains under pressure as investors assess ongoing trade-related uncertainties, despite a recent easing in tensions.Speculation is growing that Washington may be favoring a weaker dollar to…

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist Eyes turn to Powell The powerful rise in risk and growth assets lost some steam as U.S. stocks ended mixed and oil slipped on Wednesday, although the losses were minimal, suggesting investors aren’t ready to call a halt to the rally just yet. In my column today I look at the ‘Global South’, and how its time to shine may be now if the era of ‘U.S. exceptionalism’ forces a major shift in global capital and investment flows.…