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My sister, Abby Hewitson, 48, who goes by the name DJ Philly, has been working for herself for…
At 76, I’m a full-time carer paying £900 rent
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I’m 42 and self-employed – I can’t afford a pension and won’t be able to retire
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I found £12,000 in lost pensions
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I’m a 34-year-old hairdresser with no pension
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I’m turning 40 with £56k in pensions
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Financial advisory draws a new generation of young professionals, but the reality isn’t as glamorous as it seems
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Entrepreneurs can make up to 70% more than paid employees per year, but there’s high inequality among the self-employed
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I left my corporate job to start my own business. It was a disaster
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