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Abbianca Nassar’s side hustle as a freelance ghost writer and brand strategist hasn’t gotten particularly better or worse because of AI, but the buzzy tech has made it more complicated. Some of her clients are all in on it, going so far as to build their own ChatGPT tools for her to use. Others are so paranoid that someone might think they’ve used AI that they make her edit her work so that it’s extra clear that it’s human. Nassar is a fan of the em dash — unfortunately, so is ChatGPT, so clients haggle with her over it. “They’re…

South Korean Finance Minister Koo said it’s uncertain whether Trump will accept Seoul’s opposition to a US$350 bn upfront investment.Seoul warns a one-time payment could destabilise FX markets, risking a crisis.Koo raised the issue with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, who agreed to convey Korea’s concerns.The July trade deal remains pending amid disputes over investment funding. Info via Yonhap. —South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will accept Seoul’s opposition to a US$350 billion upfront investment tied to their July trade deal.Speaking in Washington, Koo said such a large one-off payment could destabilise Korea’s…

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Debunking gig economy myths about chaotic schedules and competing for outlets in noisy coffee shops, freelancers are pioneering structured careers while gaining control over when and where work happens, according to a new Fiverr International, Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR) survey released for International Freelancer Day. The annual survey of 3,500 freelancers on Fiverr shows they are continuing to innovate the future of work and lead the way in AI adoption. While 50% prioritize flex work locations and 48% value their own hours, freelancers maintain disciplined work habits. 81% work from dedicated home offices,…

ToplineThe Trump administration is reportedly considering making changes at the division of the IRS dedicated to conducting criminal investigations, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, which could make it easier for the administration to use the division’s broad powers to investigate alleged financial crimes to go after the president’s political opponents.The International Revenue Service headquarters building on January 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Getty ImagesKey FactsCiting anonymous sources, the Journal reported the Trump administration wants to make “sweeping changes” to the IRS Criminal-Investivative Division, known as IRS-CI, in order to make it easier to pursue investigations against left-wing groups.The reported…

Are you a freelancer longing for financial freedom? Did you know that some locations are more favorable for freelancing than others? Some countries actively court remote professionals with low taxes, simple visas, and business-friendly rules. Choosing the right home base could mean keeping a much larger share of what you earn. Below are seven of the most compelling destinations for freelancers wanting to scale income and minimize costs. The UAE offers 0% personal income tax, making it a top pick for high-earning freelancers. Individuals pay no income tax, whether you’re working remotely or running your own business. Dubai also has…

Jim Cramer wants you to buy and hold stocks — if you’re willing to do some ongoing homework.In his book, “How To Make Money In Any Market,” Cramer outlines his system for building long-term wealth through your investments. About half of your portfolio, he writes, should be invested in index funds, with the bulk of the rest distributed across a handful of stocks in fast-growing companies.Ideally, you’re looking to hold these names over the long term while compounding returns help you build wealth, Cramer says. But giving that a chance to happen will require effort on your part, he tells…

Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) released a survey of 3,500 freelancers for International Freelancer Day (Oct 16, 2025) showing structured remote work, high AI adoption, and varied work locations. Key findings: 81% use dedicated home offices, 76% use AI tools, 64% report productivity gains, and 40% are self‑teaching AI. Generational gap: 15% of Gen Z vs 37% of older freelancers cite AI competition as a main challenge. Fiverr is launching four initiatives: a Times Square billboard contest (winners featured Oct 30), monthly “Freelancer Tuesdays” at its NYC office, a Community Rewards Store with redeemable…

As health insurance prices are surging, some companies are covering their employees’ medical plans. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR. What’s the item? Health care How has the price changed since before the pandemic? U.S. health care is the most expensive in the developed world, and it’s getting worse. The average annual…

MIRAI to Face Tomoka Inaba in Her First Match as a Freelancer Nov. 29 By: Noah Leatherland MIRAI finished up her obligations with Marigold earlier this week. She has already got to work setting up her first match on the freelance circuit. She is set to face off with her former tag team partner, Tomoka Inaba. The news came at the end of today’s Tomoka Inaba Produce show. Following the main event, MIRAI made a surprise appearance, confronting Inaba. A match between the two has been set for JTO’s show on November 29th. MIRAI and Inaba are very familiar with…

China’s central bank has set the yuan’s daily reference rate against the US dollar at the strongest level in a year, as expectations grow that the US Federal Reserve will cut rates again this month.On Thursday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan’s midpoint rate – also known as the daily fixing rate – at 7.0968 per US dollar, its strongest since October last year.Two days earlier, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that America’s labour market and inflation outlooks were little changed from last month, when the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate. His remarks reinforced…