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About the Author

Jackie Lam
Jackie Lam is an L.A.-based financial writer whose clients include Fortune 500 companies and FinTech startups. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, and GOOD. She is currently studying to be a financial coach (AFC®) to help artists and freelancers with their money. In her free time she blogs at heyfreelancer.com.

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November 11, 2019

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July 8, 2019

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July 4, 2019

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June 24, 2019

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June 12, 2019

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April 26, 2019

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April 12, 2019

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March 26, 2019

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March 15, 2019

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March 19, 2018

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