Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In our previousย โ€œEditors Adviseโ€ย instalment, nine editors shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including the financial viability of freelancing and the importance of social media. For this edition, five editors were asked if they are … Continue reading Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything?

Retirement savings for freelancers: What you need to know

by Michelle Waitzman When youโ€™re self-employed, saving for retirement is anything but simple. Thereโ€™s no employee pension, no group RRSPs, and no steady paycheque to count on. I sat down with Aldwin Chin, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toronto, to get his insights on how to save for retirement as a freelancer. This … Continue reading Retirement savings for freelancers: What you need to know