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7 Top Cheapest QuickBooks Alternatives for Self-Employed in 2026

A few years ago, I hit a wall with subscription creep. My…

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By Mike Allerson June 16, 2026

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7 Best Budget Expense Tracking Apps for Self-Employed in 2026

I remember the first year I went fully self-employed. My invoices looked…

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By Mark Paulson June 16, 2026

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7 Best Affordable TurboTax Alternatives for Self-Employed in 2026

Every spring, I get the same flood of DMs from freelancers and…

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By Hannah Bietz June 11, 2026

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7 Best Low-Cost Health Insurance Plans for Self-Employed in 2026

I remember pricing my first marketplace plan after going solo. The quotes…

By Erika Batsters June 10, 2026

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7 Popular Affordable High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) for Self-Employed in 2026

A few years ago, I went through open enrollment as a brand‑new…

By Johnson Stiles June 9, 2026

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7 Best Cheapest PPO Health Insurance Plans for Self-Employed in 2026

The first year I went fully independent, I spent more time shopping…

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By Mike Allerson June 8, 2026

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6 Best Affordable Dental Insurance for Self-Employed in 2026

I learned the hard way that skipping dental care gets expensive fast.…

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By Mark Paulson June 5, 2026

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6 Popular Low-Cost HSA Plans for Self-Employed Workers in 2026

I remember opening my first Health Savings Account as a new freelancer.…

By Emily Lauderdale June 4, 2026

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6 Top Affordable Life Insurance for Self-Employed Professionals in 2026

Running my own business taught me cash flow discipline the hard way,…

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By Hannah Bietz June 3, 2026