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The Freelance Economy Is Now Forty Percent of US Workers
In the premiere episode of Freelance Careers with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a startling statistic: as of May 2026, nearly 40% of U.S. workers are freelancers, up from 36% in 2023. They explore what's driving this shift, focusing on the rise of 'portfolio careers' where professionals juggle three or more clients simultaneously. Using the example of Sarah Chen, a former marketing director at Procter & Gamble who now runs her own consulting practice earning $180,000 a year, they unpack the economics of going independent. Lucas breaks down the numbers on income volatility…
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