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Because my executive functioning is terrible in many ways, I need a lot of help. Unfortunately, because I am Bipolar, autistic, and have ADHD, I have a very hard time asking for help and accepting help because that involves other people. I find other people confusing and intimidating.  A decade of doing almost everything on my own has driven home that I can’t do everything by myself. I just can’t. I wish I had somebody to help me monetize Nathan Rabin’s Happy Place, because I am not a great or even halfway competent businessman. I don’t know what people want or…

Key points: Monetary stimulus in China and Europe increases investors’ focus on Bitcoin price.The US Federal Reserve is under political pressure to cut rates, as the DXY weakens.Bitcoin’s decoupling from traditional markets continues to gain attention. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are somewhat puzzled by BTC price jumping to $85,000, especially since the S&P 500 index has dropped 5.7% in April, and this move came after the cryptocurrency managed a 14% rebound off its trade-war induced crash to $74,400. Investors are cautiously optimistic, but multiple events and data points to further gains above $90,000.Several metrics and events support a “decoupling,” meaning Bitcoin’s price is…

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The European Union took a big step last year towards regulating digital labor platforms – and member states will need to adopt the new directive before the end of 2026. The directive seeks to curb worker misclassification, ensure algorithm transparency, and enhance working conditions and data protection for individuals engaged in platform work, including freelance, on-demand, and gig work. Businesses that operate digital labor platforms in the EU will need to understand the implications of this directive in order to avoiding costly misclassifications, lawsuits, and back payments. Here are the top things you need to know about the directive and…

American Express’s affluent cardmembers are showing few signs of curbing their spending, and younger customers drove growth in first-quarter transaction volumes, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC.Billed business on AmEx cards rose 6% in the period, or 7% when adjusted for the impact of leap year, the company reported Thursday, which shows that the bump in spending late last year continued into 2025, according to Le Caillec.Those trends have continued into April, the CFO said, despite sharp declines in stocks this month amid concerns that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies will cause a recession.The dynamic, which helped AmEx top expectations…

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You get to set your own schedule and be your own boss as a self-employed worker. But your taxes are also more complicated than filers earning W-2 wages — and it’s on you to pay your share of taxes to the IRS and your state. Freelancers, business owners and anyone with income not subject to tax withholding are generally required to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS. Typically, you’ll also have to pay self-employment tax, which covers Social Security and Medicare taxes. These payments help lower your overall tax bill at the end of the tax year and…

It’s not just stocks or rates. Corporate debt markets have also been “yippy” lately. And one corner to keep an eye on are exchange traded funds that invest in collateralised loan obligations.CLO ETFs have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years, with aggregate assets across the handful of funds surging to $30bn — about 13 times the $2.3bn they held at the end of 2022 — as investors lapped up their punchy yields. About half of it has gone into Janus Henderson’s JAAA ETF alone, which invests in the top-notch triple-A rated slices of CLOs. However, a few…

Freelancing is no longer a choice; it’s a serious, professional career path. More and more Indians are ditching the conventional 9-to-5 life in favour of remote, project-based work across industries like content writing, graphic design, legal consulting, tech development, and digital marketing. Whether working from a beach in Goa or a co-working space in Bangalore, freelancing offers flexibility, independence, and potentially global opportunities.But if you’re earning independently, you can’t ignore your obligations to the tax department. And as of 2025, the rules have shifted after the changes announced in the Union Budget 2025. If you’re wondering how your freelance income…

California’s 2025 Medi-Cal Income Thresholds Announced: If you live in California and have been wondering whether you or your family might qualify for Medi-Cal in 2025, you’re in luck. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has officially released the 2025 Medi-Cal income thresholds, and there’s a lot of good news for residents across the state.California’s 2025 Medi-Cal Income Thresholds AnnouncedWhether you’re a parent, a student, a senior, or simply someone navigating tight finances, understanding these new thresholds can help you access affordable or free healthcare. In this article, we break down everything you need to know—in simple, friendly…