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By VHY  March 4, 2025 | 03:22 pm PT Rejecting overtime and extra tasks at my full-time IT job, I prioritize freelance work to double my income and secure financial stability. At 23, I work in IT, having built my career from the ground up. My mother only covered my first semester’s tuition; after that, I supported myself through part-time jobs. By my second year of university, I secured a job at a software company. Since then, I have never believed in working overtime or sacrificing my personal time to benefit an employer.Two main reasons drive my approach: First, no…
US markets have eliminated all their post-election gains as stocks deepen their sell-off with fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China now officially in effect. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) has erased about $3.3 trillion in market cap since its record closing high of 6,144.15 on Feb. 19. At that time, the benchmark index’s post-election gains had been hovering at just around 6%. Since the start of 2025, the S&P 500 is down around 2% while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) is off nearly 6% and is currently flirting with correction territory, on track to close 10% off its record high. The…
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Pexel, Ketut Subiyanto. Woman working with a computer and a cup of coffee. The Balearic government introduces €1.4 million aid for freelancers in 2025, with programmes focused on innovation, sustainability, and reduced social security contributions. The Balearic government unveils new financial aid for freelancers in 2025, including the €1 million Consolidation programme and Cuota Cero programme. These initiatives support innovation, sustainability, and reduce social security contributions, helping freelancers stay competitive in a changing market. Balearic Government’s new aid for freelancers in 2025 The Balearic government has unveiled new financial aid for freelancers in 2025, with a total budget of €1.4…
Mexico is a top three market for soy products, while Canada is in the top ten markets for soybeans. “They (Mexico) have a big crush industry and they get a lot of soybeans from us and they import a lot of meal and a little bit of oil as well,” Sutter said. Mexico has not detailed how it might retaliate against U.S. products, but Sutter said the country’s reaction will be closely watched. Sutter noted most of the soybean and meal products help feed Mexico’s animal protein industry. Any retaliatory tariffs would raise prices on consumers. “If they put a…
Cricut machines are powerful, popular, and versatile and can help you craft a wide array of DIY goods. Whether you’re making custom t-shirts, aluminum jewelry, wall art, felted stuffed animals, or delicate paper flowers, a Cricut machine can help with your creative pursuits. If you’re a skilled Cricut maker, you may already be thinking of ways to convert your hobby into a source of income—and the first step is deciding what kinds of Cricut projects to sell. Here are some Cricut business ideas to inspire you, as well as a few business and marketing considerations to help you earn a…
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Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the “Jim Wyckoff on the Markets” analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as the senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com. Jim…
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