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Seeing your byline in a magazine you’ve read since childhood or an online outlet all your friends devour is the pinch-me moment many freelancers dream about. But you can help make it a reality by taking some strategic steps, some AHCJ freelance members said during the March Lunch and Learn. Here’s a summary of what we’ve found works — and doesn’t — when pitching to your ideal publication.  The perks of pitching    Without a high acceptance rate, pitching can be pretty thankless — zapping time, creative energy, and resources with no guarantee that an editor will open your email, let alone…

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Bank of America is set to pay more than half a billion dollars after a district judge found the lender massively underpaid its deposit insurance fees for more than a year. In 2017, the FDIC filed a lawsuit against BofA for allegedly failing to pay $1.12 billion in mandatory fees between Q2 of 2013 and Q4 of 2014. The FDIC also accused BofA of unjustly enriching itself by keeping the money. According to the lawsuit, BofA failed to accurately report its counterparty exposures, leading to lower risk scores and lower insurance payments. “In 2016, an FDIC audit revealed that ‘[BofA] had…

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There are ways to make money without a traditional job. Some people earn with flexible side gigs or freelance work, or by monetizing their hobbies.Whether you’re a student, an entrepreneur or unemployed, we’ve got you covered with alternative ways to make money without a job.Nerdy takeaways:It’s possible to make money without a traditional 9-to-5, but it will take time, effort and sometimes investment in equipment.You may already possess skills that you can monetize.In addition to exploring ways to earn, also take a look at your living expenses to see where you can cut or seek ways to lower your bills.1.…

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Freelancers working across rugby and soccer broadcasting in the UK were affected, the Competition and Markets Authority has said. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The UK’s BBC and ITV free-to-air (FTA) broadcasters, alongside heavyweight agency and production company IMG, and telecoms heavyweight BT, have been fined £4.24 million ($5.49 million) collectively for breaching competition law. The fine relates to sharing information regarding compensation for freelance employees such as technicians and camera operators – with the overall aim of using this information to ensure no single broadcaster was paying more than others. This breaches competition law, and affected employees at soccer and rugby matches,…

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure With the anticipation for the approval of XRP ETFs XRP ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) growing rapidly, the price of the cryptocurrency may be on the cusp of a dramatic surge. According to a crypto analyst, ETFs could become the ideal driver for a continual price rally for the altcoin fueled by a powerful combination of institutional demand and adoption.  XRP ETFs Act As Fuel For Steady Price Surge In a recent podcast, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Good Morning Crypto’ and…

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If you’re self-employed, you’re not going to receive a W-2 from an employer like some of your peers. Instead, you’ll receive 1099 forms from the businesses, organizations or individuals you do business with. That said, there are many types of Form 1099 — and that means many taxpayers, not only self-employed people, can expect to receive this paperwork. Read on for what exactly a 1099 is, the common types of 1099s (of which there are many), what you should do with the form once you receive it and more. What is a 1099? The various 1099 forms are what businesses…

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In briefAsset manager HashKey Capital has debuted a fund tracking the performance of XRP in Asia. The fund is the first of several planned collaborations between HashKey Capital and Ripple Labs. Ripple is serving as an anchor investor for the fund, seeding it with an undisclosed amount of funds.Asset manager HashKey Capital has introduced a fund tracking the performance of XRP in Asia, with the aim of fostering institutional adoption in the region for the token that is used for transactions in the Ripple network. The HashKey XRP Tracker Fund became available on Friday to institutional investors in Asia. The fund…

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Hiring Game Artists and Animators Just Got Easier with Curated, Streamlined One-Stop Solution LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Devoted Holding, known through Devoted Studios as a leader in video game co-development, porting, and full-service art production, today announced its sister company, Devoted Fusion with the official launch of the Devoted Fusion freelancer hub. This innovative end-to-end self-serve solution quickly connects development studios, publishers, and brands to 3,000+ pre-vetted game art and animation freelance talent globally. Through tools like its proprietary image recognition, matching system, shortlists, and robust back office, this one-stop platform streamlines the time required to get from idea…

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