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HMO vs. PPO — Which Is Right for You?

The HMO vs. PPO decision hits differently when there's no HR team to walk you through it. One keeps costs low and predictable inside a tighter network....

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What Therapists Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill: QBI, 100% Bonus Depreciation & Hiring Workers

This article breaks down what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for therapists in private practice, including the now-permanent QBI deduction, the return...

Solo business owner happy about business

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Part 3: The Business-of-One Operating System: Tools You Need to Run Profitably

Businesses-of-one operate on a completely different model than traditional small businesses, which means they need a different set of tools to run...

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Part 2: The $10,000 Tax Problem: Why Solopreneurs Overpay (and the S Corp Fix)

Businesses-of-one face a costly blind spot: overpaying on taxes simply because of how their entity is structured. Operating as a sole proprietor or...

Solo business owner working from home

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Part 1: What Is a Business-of-One? The Definitive Guide for Solo Entrepreneurs, Freelancers & Independent Contractors

Businesses-of-one are reshaping the American economy, with solo operators now representing the majority of U.S. small businesses. Freelancers,...

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Consulting Fees: How to Set Rates and Keep More of What You Earn

Your consulting fees should reflect true costs, including self-employment tax, benefits, and overhead, not just your time. Choosing the right pricing...

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Above-the-Line Deductions (for Solopreneurs): 7 Deductions You Can't Afford to Miss

Above the line deductions for solopreneurs work harder than most write-offs because they lower your adjusted gross income first, which can widen your...

Happy solo business owner

5 min read

What Is a C Corp? Why Solopreneurs Should Think Twice

C corporations are rarely the right fit for solopreneurs. Built for investor-backed companies, they come with double taxation and heavy compliance costs...

Consultant considering her healthcare enrollment options sitting at her laptop

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When Is Open Enrollment for Health Insurance 2026? Key Dates and What Solopreneurs Need to Know

Marketplace open enrollment for 2026 coverage runs from November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026, in most states. If you enroll by December 15, your...

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Sole Proprietorship vs S Corp: What's the Difference?

Sole proprietorship vs S Corp comes down to one thing: keeping more of what you earn. As a sole proprietor, you pay self-employment tax on every dollar of...

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10 min read

11 Truck Driver Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Solopreneurs

Truck driver tax deductions add up fast when you track them right. From per diem meals to maintenance, home office costs, and retirement contributions,...

How to File Taxes as a Real Estate Agent: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to File Taxes as a Real Estate Agent: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Learning how to file taxes as a real estate agent starts with picking the right structure, since an S-Corp can save you thousands in self-employment...

What Is a 1099-R? Your Guide to Retirement Distributions

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What Is a 1099-R? Your Guide to Retirement Distributions for Solopreneurs

What is a 1099-R? It's the form that reports distributions from your retirement accounts, and it's personal, not tied to your business, even if you run an...

AI Built Your Business. Now, Who Manages the Self-Employment Taxes?

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AI Built the Solopreneur Economy. Now, Who Manages Self-Employment Taxes?

AI handed one person the keys to a whole company. It didn't hand them a finance team. Here's the gap, and how to close it.

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Halfway Through 2026. Your Mid-Year Check-in with 5 Questions

A candid, low-pressure mid-year check-in for your solo business. A move or two can still scale the year. Welcome back to The Wedge, the newsletter for...

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