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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

A great short article listing interesting countries suitable for 50+ retirement and some of their idiosyncratic rules that are worth taking a look at, including:

• New Zealand

• Ecuador

• Belize

• Portugal

• Malta

• Panama

  And more…

Cheapism has a thrifty and straightforward take on what could work for you.

READ THE ARTICLE

STATISTIC OF THE WEEK

Are your passwords “in the green”?

The 2024 update to the Hive Systems Password Table has been shown and written about in the news, published by universities, and shared by thousands of companies across the globe.

Since 2020, they’ve conducted a lot of research to develop and present the Hive Systems Password Table which shows the time it takes a hacker to brute force your password.

If you’re curious how they created the table, check it out on the link we’ve supplied! It’s fascinating and shows a number of simple ways to protect yourself, your identity and your data.

As a freelancer, you’re part of a powerful, growing global community. Whether you aim to build a large business or keep things small and flexible, remember: you’re not just doing projects and helping buyers; you’re running your own business. 

Embrace the freedom and responsibility that comes with it, and shape your freelance career to fit the life you want.

PRODUCTIVITY TOOL OF THE WEEK

Working online comes with its own set of identity and password risks. 1Password is a great tool to protect your passwords. 

Considering this week’s Statistic of the Week, which shows the table of how fast your passwords can be broken, it’s worthwhile to add an extra layer of protection. 1Password enables you to stop using hackable information such as your dog’s name or your child’s birthday and makes it harder for hackers to find their way into your private world.

JOB OF THE WEEK

 This week, Author Barry Lynch is walked us through what he looks for when he hires Beta-Readers for his new books! 

Barry rocked our audience with key insights for us as freelancers from a Buyer’s viewpoint, especially in this interesting and increasingly available Beta-Reading category.

His insights on what he and other Freelance Clients are interested in when looking at proposals, profiles and characteristics of a good freelance candidate, gave us all a great perspective into the other side of the process.

If you want to send Barry a proposal, you can find more details on his post, linked to here on our Barefoot Consultants Private Facebook page.