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The Indian Rupee rebounds in Tuesday’s early European session. India’s WPI inflation rose to 2.37% in December from 1.89% in November. A surge in oil prices, continued outflows from foreign investors, and a rally in USD might cap the INR’s upside.  The US December PPI reports will be in the spotlight later on Tuesday.  The Indian Rupee (INR) recovers some lost ground on Tuesday after reaching a fresh all-time low in the previous session. Data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday showed that India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 2.37% in December from the previous…

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As we enter 2025, a new year can be an exciting opportunity for growth and transformation. For freelancers, the start of a new year often prompts a time of reflection, especially if last year didn’t go as planned. Whether you’ve been struggling to reach your income goals or you’ve simply hit a plateau, this article is for you. Freelancing offers freedom, flexibility, and independence, but it doesn’t always guarantee the financial success many envision. If you’re wondering why you’re not earning as much as you’d like, it’s time to take a closer look at the psychological and practical barriers that…

XRP (XRP) price registered a bullish break of structure on the daily chart on Jan. 11 after the altcoin reached a high of $2.60. Since then, the price has dipped as low as $2.33 on Jan. 13 but swiftly recovered a position above $2.45 within the trading day.XRP is currently the third largest cryptocurrency asset, including stablecoins, with a market cap of $141 billion. XRP/BTC eyes bullish close above 4-year-old resistance While XRP lagged Bitcoin in the 2021 bull cycle, the altcoin has established a stronghold in 2024/2025. With a weekly close above $2.50 last week, XRP/BTC witnessed its highest…

What are some key financial lessons you’ve learned in your career?Emily emphasized the importance of saving for emergencies, retirement, and unexpected gaps between projects. She noted the need to account for expenses like health insurance, training, and taxes, which are typically covered in salaried roles but not for freelancers. Early in her career, she struggled with undercharging for her services, particularly in unfamiliar markets like the U.S. Over time, she learned to set consistent rates based on past experiences, seek advice from peers, and balance her income by smoothing out financial peaks and troughs with systematic planning.How should freelancers approach…

Between Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve, crypto funds got whiplashed last week.Digital asset investment products, including spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, collectively saw just $48 million worth of inflows last week, according to CoinShares. Bitcoin products finished the week with $214 million in net inflows, while Ethereum products bled $255 million. Investors began the week with $1 billion in crypto allocations, but a strong start to the New Year was quickly outweighed by macro unease. Hawkish minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting and strong readings on the U.S. economy led investors to pull $940 million from digital asset investment products—effectively…

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In the first months and even years of freelance writing, your business model may look more like throwing spaghetti at the wall than executing a fine-tuned plan. Especially if you’ve come into freelance writing unexpectedly, like after a layoff, you may take what you can get.  But if you don’t take time to re-evaluate what you’re writing and whom you’re working for, that non-tactic can hurt your career prospects, mental health, and bottom line, freelancers agreed at the December Lunch and Learn. During the session, AHCJ members shared how, when, and why they take stock of their clients and bylines,…

Some U.S. taxpayers will receive a surprise financial boost by the end of January.The Internal Revenue System announced that it will send out a new wave of stimulus payments worth $2.4 billion to Americans who missed earlier payments. The agency said it discovered roughly one million eligible taxpayers who never claimed the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.Individual payments are as high as $1,400.IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a news release the payments would be automatically direct deposited or sent by paper check by the end of January in most cases. Eligible taxpayers do not need to…

Just over 21,000 self-employed persons closed down their businesses in December, a massive 54 percent increase compared to a year earlier, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) reported on Monday. The KVK suspects the law against fake self-employment, which took effect on January 1, is behind the spike.According to the KVK, this was the first time that more freelancers quit than started. Over 14,000 people registered as self-employed in December, a decrease of 13 percent. The total number of self-employed people did still grow compared to December 2023, but the increase was much weaker than in previous months. On December…