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Freelancing · September 11, 2026

How to Get Your First Freelance Client (Even Without a Portfolio)

Start with the people who already know you. Here is how to make the ask, set a price you will not resent, and turn one job into the next.

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Affiliate Marketing · September 11, 2026

How to Disclose Affiliate Links the Way the FTC Expects

A footer note is not enough, and neither is the word “affiliate” on its own. Here is the plain-English version of what the FTC expects.

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Taxes · September 11, 2026

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Side Hustle Income?

Side income is taxable whether or not anyone sends you a form. Here is what you owe, when it is due, and how to keep it from becoming a surprise.

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