So You've Decided To Freelance. Here's What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge

Ah, freelancing. Arguably one of the best options for workers seeking autonomy, a flexible schedule and the freedom to wear sweatpants to the office, the field has swallowed a sizable chunk of the American workforce—56.7 million citizens, to be exact, according to a 2018 study commissioned by the freelancing platform Upwork.