Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. About one in two American workers will be freelancing by 2027.

The number of Americans who freelance for at least some of their income is on the rise. According to Statista, there are 73.3 million freelancers in the U.S. as of 2023, and that number is projected ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Freelancers are taking the world by storm. Ditching the nine-to-five life to set their own hours, nearly 53 million Americans today work ...

“Freelancing is a respected, long-term career path,” said Stephane Kasriel, President and CEO of Upwork. “It’s remarkable to see this way of working empowering the youngest generation more than any ...