Inflation is up, and many workers are demanding a raise. But what about the roughly 58 million independent workers in the U.S. who have to set their pay with individual clients? Even though many things cost more than they did a year ago, more than 70% of freelancers haven’t raised their rates. We talk to freelancer and author Jamie Brindle, who dispenses advice about building your own business to his hundreds of thousands of social media followers. He tells us how to effectively ask for more money and keep clients coming back.  



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Further Reading:

People Are Quitting Full-Time Jobs for Contract Work—and Making Six Figures 

Souring Economy Gives Tech Freelancers a Lift 

Workers Quit Jobs in Droves to Become Their Own Bosses 

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