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Johnson Stiles is former loan-officer turned contributor to SelfEmployed.com. After retiring in 2020, his mission was to spread his expertise and help others utilize leverage debt to enhance success.

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AI Is Flooding Freelance Platforms: How Independent Workers Can Compete in 2026

April 6, 2026

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Home Office Deduction: How to Qualify and Calculate Your Write-Off

April 2, 2026

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HSA for the Self-Employed: How Health Savings Accounts Work Without an Employer

April 1, 2026

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DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule for 2026

March 30, 2026

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What Is a 1099 Employee? (And Why the Term Is Misleading)

March 27, 2026

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Can a Sole Proprietor Have Employees? What You Need to Know

March 25, 2026

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Bookkeeping for Self-Employed Professionals: A Practical Guide

March 24, 2026

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What Financially Confident Solopreneurs Do During Slow Months

March 16, 2026

How Cicero Learning Redefines Childhood Education and Family Travel