One Friday a month, we look at financial tips and advice for freelancers. (They’re slanted toward the US, so if you’d like to see or share insights from another perspective, just reply to this email!)

Hey!

For all its freedom, freelancing can expose you to extra risks on your credit. 

From applying for credit cards to scam jobs on sites like Indeed, it’s a good idea to pop in and see what’s going on once in a while. 

If you’re looking for some ways to check, this article might be helpful, but in general, credit monitoring services aren’t a bad idea either. (I use one through Mint but plenty of banks offer them too.)

Megan

P.S. If you’ve got any questions on a financial topic, just reply to this email and I’ll see if I can’t help you out.