An estimated 10 million individuals, or 6.6% of all reported jobs, were self-employed in the U.S. as of 2013--but that number has declined significantly since the recession, according to a new ...

On the other hand, job creation by self-employed workers was of lesser importance in educational and health services, transportation and utilities, and manufacturing. In these three sectors, the ...

Quitting your job to live the life of a self-employed individual can be a freeing experience. But the transition will be successful only if you plan accordingly and have enough money in savings to ...

Self-employed adults are significantly more satisfied with their jobs than other workers. They're also more likely to work because they want to and not because they need a paycheck.

Bianca is on the fence. She has an opportunity to dive into a consulting engagement, but she's not sure she's ready to leave the full-time employment club. What would you do if you were in Bianca ...

A Pew Research Center study digs into the job creation activities of the self-employed.

IT jobs are increasingly being staffed by self-employed or contract professionals. Is this a good thing? Patrick Thibodeau just put together a report in ComputerWorld that points to the growing ...

The benefits of self-employment — flexibility, independence and greater income potential — are well worth the challenges. But it pays to know the pitfalls and how to avoid them.

“Black women with disabilities can create their own paths to financial independence, and they can thrive and survive in the ...

16 self employed job ideas, perfect for working to your own schedule and setting your own hours. From interior designer to hairdresser, there's a real range.