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\ \ Open Enrollment for 2025 has begun! October 31, 2024](/content/post/open-enrollment-for-2025-has-begun/index.html) \ \ Get ready for Open Enrollment 2025 October 21, 2024](/content/post/get-ready-for-open-enrollment-2025/index.html) \ \ Freelancers Union Partners with Catch to Expand Health Insurance Access October 15, 2024](/content/post/catch-and-freelancers-union-partner-to-expand-health-insurance-access-for-independent-workers-nationwide/index.html) \ \ Catch joins Georgia Access for Open Enrollment 2025 September 10, 2024](/content/post/catch-joins-georgia-access-as-official-partner-for-open-enrollment-2025/index.html) \ \ Open Enrollment for 2024 is here! October 31, 2023](/content/post/open-enrollment-for-2024-is-here/index.html) \ \ Recent Changes at Catch October 18, 2023](/content/post/recent-changes-at-catch/index.html) \ \ Why Reporting All Your Income Matters for Your Retirement February 16, 2023](/content/post/why-reporting-all-your-income-matters-for-your-retirement/index.html) \ \ 4 Tips to Get Your Taxes Done Fast January 30, 2023](/content/post/4-tips-to-get-your-taxes-done-fast/index.html) \ \ What’s new for IRAs in 2023 Increased contribution limits give more room to build your financial futureJanuary 19, 2023](/content/post/whats-new-for-iras-in-2023/index.html) \ \ Beat the Deadline, Get Covered before January 15! If you miss this final window for getting health insurance, you might be stuck without coverage for all of 2023January 10, 2023](/content/post/get-health-coverage-january-15-2023/index.html) \ \ New Year, New You? Three actions for freelancers and the self-employed to reach financial freedomJanuary 4, 2023](/content/post/new-year-new-you/index.html) \ \ Have Health Insurance for 2023? Don’t Overpay for It Double-checking your credits could save hundreds per month on your premiumDecember 20, 2022](/content/post/have-health-insurance-for-2023-dont-overpay-for-it/index.html) \ \ Quick! You have until December 15 to grab health insurance for all of 2023 If you miss Open Enrollment, you may get stuck without insurance next yearDecember 12, 2022](/content/post/quick-you-have-until-december-15-to-grab-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ What’s The #1 Reason People Don’t Get Health Insurance? Hint: it’s also the #1 reason why you should.December 6, 2022](/content/post/whats-the-1-reason-people-dont-get-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ How Two People Saved Big On Health Insurance November 29, 2022](/content/post/how-two-people-saved-big-on-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Open Enrollment: What, When, and Why? October 26, 2022health](/content/post/open-enrollment-2023-what-when-and-why/index.html) \ \ What Are “Cost Saving Reductions” in Health Insurance? Catch can tell you if you qualify and help maximize your savingsSeptember 20, 2022](/content/post/what-are-cost-saving-reductions-in-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Filing as a freelancer? Get these tax credits September 1, 2022](/content/post/filing-as-a-freelancer-get-these-tax-credits/index.html) \ \ The Biggest Hack to Lowering Your Premium Save hundreds every month on your insurance payments thanks to tax credits.August 21, 2022health](/content/post/slash-your-premiums/index.html) \ \ How to Find and Save on Health Insurance June 26, 2022health](/content/post/how-to-find-and-save-on-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality with Personal Payroll Savings Putting money aside today, gets you closer to vacation tomorrowJune 15, 2022](/content/post/put-money-aside-for-vacation/index.html) \ \ Catch Announces SEP IRA Accounts June 8, 2022retirement](/content/post/catch-announces-sep-ira-accounts/index.html) \ \ Creatour Nashville May 19, 2022](/content/post/catch-goes-to-nashville-creatour/index.html) \ \ Catch Goes on Tour: Creatour May 8, 2022](/content/post/catch-goes-on-tour-creatour/index.html) \ \ Creatour Austin April 28, 2022](/content/post/creatour-austin/index.html) \ \ Creatour Miami April 13, 2022](/content/post/catch-goes-to-miami-creatour/index.html) \ \ How to Coast Through Tax Season Preparing for Tax Season as a Freelancer April 12, 2022tax](/content/post/preparing-for-tax-season-as-a-freelancer/index.html) \ \ Saving for retirement while self employed March 30, 2022](/content/post/saving-for-retirement-while-self-employed/index.html) \ \ Why Time Off Is So Important March 28, 2022time off](/content/post/taking-time-off-self-employed/index.html) \ \ How To Set Up Personal Payroll as a Freelancer March 21, 2022](/content/post/how-to-set-up-personal-payroll-as-a-freelancer/index.html) \ \ Launching Personal Payroll — a Jetpack into the Future March 16, 2022](/content/post/launching-personal-payroll-a-jetpack-into-the-future/index.html) \ \ Everything You Should Know about Quarterly Payments as a Freelancer March 10, 2022tax](/content/post/quarterly-payments-as-a-freelancer/index.html) \ \ How to Organize Your Income March 8, 2022tax](/content/post/how-to-organize-your-income-personal-payroll/index.html) \ \ 4 Top Cities for Freelancers in 2022 February 27, 2022](/content/post/4-top-cities-for-freelancers-in-2022/index.html) \ \ The benefit of Benefits Thinking about making the jump to self-employment? If you’re like most people, losing benefits from your employer may be a big reason you stayed in a traditional 9 to 5. What many people don’t know, though, is that getting quality health insurance and retirement is still possible when you’re a freelancer. February 17, 2022health](/content/post/tax-deduction-benefits-freelancers/index.html) \ \ Is it possible to have benefits while you're self employed? Self-Employed? No Problem. Benefits Are For Everyone.February 8, 2022health](/content/post/is-it-possible-to-have-benefits-while-youre-self-employed/index.html) \ \ How to Report Crypto Gains and Sales to the IRS This Tax Season January 31, 2022tax](/content/post/reporting-crypto-gains-and-sales-for-taxes/index.html) \ \ Have multiple 1099s? Here's what to do January 26, 2022tax](/content/post/managing-multiple-1099-tax-forms/index.html) \ \ So You Quit Your Job to Work for Yourself, Now What? January 24, 2022health](/content/post/quit-your-job-to-work-for-yourself/index.html) \ \ How to do taxes when you're self employed Take a deep breath. We've got everything you need to know to avoid a five-figure tax bill you didn't expect.January 9, 2022tax](/content/post/how-to-do-taxes-when-youre-self-employed/index.html) \ \ Getting Started With Saving For Retirement The important thing about saving for retirement is getting going (and then sticking with it). After all, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.October 14, 2021retirement](/content/post/get-started-retirement-saving/index.html) \ \ Getting to know Open Enrollment It’s that time of year again. The leaves are turning, the red cups are back at Starbucks, scarves and boots are back in style, and people are talking about Open Enrollment Period (OEP). Ok, maybe you haven’t seen the last one, but it’s pretty important.October 14, 2021health](/content/post/getting-to-know-open-enrollment/index.html) \ \ Open Enrollment: The Basics October 14, 2021health](/content/post/open-enrollment-basics/index.html) \ \ Why Use Catch to Get Health Insurance? October 14, 2021health](/content/post/am-i-able-to-get-health-insurance-through-catch/index.html) \ \ Planning For Health Expenses using Catch October 14, 2021health](/content/post/using-catch-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ I’m Healthy, Why Do I Need Health Insurance? October 14, 2021health](/content/post/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-do-i-really-need-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Key Concepts Of Health Insurance October 14, 2021health](/content/post/what-are-the-key-concepts-of-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Getting Started with Catch Catch is a simple way to take care of your taxes and benefits if you don't get them through work. Don’t worry if you’ve never taken care of your own benefits before. Catch makes it easy. Here’s how to get started. October 11, 2021](/content/post/getting-started-with-catch/index.html) \ \ Our Series A Today, we’re excited to announce our Series A and share more about what’s next at Catch.July 29, 2021](/content/post/a/index.html) \ \ Updating bank partners We're switching bank partners. This won't impact your ability to use Catch or introduce any new fees/costs, but we do need your consent to transfer your information and balance from BBVA to CBW Bank.July 15, 2021](/content/post/updating-bank-partners/index.html) \ \ Choosing Success Catch is moving to NYCAs the world reopens and Catch takes its next steps towards building an iconic brand and lasting company, we realize working remotely from Boston is not our future. It’s time to stop fighting the undertow.May 2, 2021](https://medium.com/trycatch/choosing-success-71e08cf457a4) \ \ American Rescue Plan What to ExpectStimulus checks, money for vaccines, schools, small businesses, and much moreMarch 11, 2021health](/content/post/american-rescue-plan-what-to-expect/index.html) \ \ Taxes in 2020 What you should knowNow that 2020 is finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about everyone’s favorite topic: taxes. As a result of the pandemic, there are a few changes to the normal tax rules. Here is some important information to know as you prepare to file your 2020 tax return!February 25, 2021tax](/content/post/2020-recap-taxes/index.html) \ \ COVID-19 Special Enrollment The marketplace is open againThe COVID-19 health emergency has caused significant challenges for many Americans. Recently, President Biden signed an Executive Order to help Americans to overcome the health challenges they face.February 2, 2021health](/content/post/2021-covid-19-special-enrollment-period/index.html) \ \ Liability Insurance Peace of Mind for your Freelance BusinessFrom yoga instructors to life coaches, hair stylists and nutrition consultants, all freelance businesses need to be protected from the cost of defense in a lawsuit, injury payments, and even things like a data breach. General and professional liability insurance policies are an investment in your future and your financial security.January 19, 2021](/content/post/liability-insurance-for-your-freelance-business/index.html) \ \ Retirement for Freelance Creatives Catch makes it a lot easierSaving for retirement isn't easy for anyone, but it's especially tricky for those who are freelancing. Here are some tips on how to get on track and save for your future.January 4, 2021retirement](/content/post/saving-for-retirement-when-youre-a-freelance-creative-professional/index.html) \ \ 2020 COVID Bill, Part 2 What's in itDecember 21, 2020](/content/post/late-2020-covid-relief-bill/index.html) \ \ Finding the right plan Catch's smart recommendations make it easyWe get it, trying to choose a health insurance plan is hard. That’s why we created the Catch Health Explorer!October 30, 2020health](/content/post/how-does-catch-health-explorer-work/index.html) \ \ Using health insurance during a global pandemic With the current global pandemic, getting the care you need can be hard.October 28, 2020health](/content/post/using-health-insurance-during-a-pandemic/index.html) \ \ Options to control the cost of health insurance Health insurance plans are difficult to understand. Catch makes it easyOctober 28, 2020health](/content/post/what-options-do-i-have-to-control-the-costs-of-health-insurance/index.html) \ \ Custom Savings & Catch Plus We've added your top 2 most requested features (and more)September 9, 2020](/content/post/v7/index.html) \ \ Is the Grass Really Greener? August 16, 2020](/content/post/is-the-grass-really-greener/index.html) \ \ Socially Responsible Investing Introducing our new optionsToday, we're excited to introduce new investment options: Social Good Portfolios. Social Good Portfolios provide the same quality investment allocations as standard Catch portfolios, except funds are invested only in companies that meet specific Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") standards.August 4, 2020retirement](/content/post/introducing-expanded-investment-options/index.html) \ \ Introducing Catch 6 The smoothest Catch yet with new Checkup, Guide, Snooze, and more.July 13, 2020](/content/post/smooth/index.html) \ \ Interview with Carolyn Bothwell, Founder of Freelance Founders June 11, 2020](/content/post/interview-with-carolyn-bothwell-founder-of-freelance-founders/index.html) \ \ Covid-19 Resource Center March 31, 2020](/content/post/covid/index.html) \ \ Paid Sick Time and Family Leave March 24, 2020family leave](/content/post/paid-sick-time-and-family-leave/index.html) \ \ Independent Work in the Age of Coronavirus We hope that the spread of the disease is contained soon, but in the meantime, it’s worth thinking about how to best prepare and protect your finances.March 7, 2020](/content/post/independent-work-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/index.html) \ \ Top Tools New Freelancers Should Know About February 29, 2020](/content/post/top-tools-new-freelancers-should-know-about-copy/index.html) \ \ Introducing Autopilot, Faster Transfers, Residents, and Catch 4 It’s our biggest release yetFebruary 6, 2020](/content/post/catch-4/index.html) \ \ Why You Must Balance Hustle And Rest Looking after your mental health is important, and a work life balance is essential to looking after yourself.May 21, 2019time off](/content/post/why-you-must-balance-hustle-and-rest/index.html) \ \ Introducing the Catch Mobile App Catch Benefits was designed to help you build stability into your finances despite the lack of a traditional paycheck, and now you can add on-the-go flexibility to your benefits with Catch’s new iOS appMay 2, 2019](/content/post/introducing-the-catch-mobile-app/index.html) \ \ How to Pay off Student Loan Debt as a Freelancer/Contractor Many recent college graduates may find themselves freelancing for income while also struggling with student loan debt. Here we discuss the many different ways you can pay off your student loans as a contractor.April 28, 2019student loans](/content/post/how-to-pay-off-student-loan-debt-as-a-freelancer-contractor/index.html) \ \ Feeling Financially Unstable? There’s a Good Reason The way people work is changing. In the past, traditional benefits covered people against emergencies and disasters, but in a growing gig economy, those safety nets aren't always there. Let's look at the way work and savings have changed and what we can do to shift the landscape for financial stability.April 21, 2019](/content/post/feeling-financially-unstable-theres-a-good-reason/index.html) \ \ The Catch Health Explorer Catch Health Explorer makes it easy to see what subsidies you qualify for, find an insurance plan that fits you and your family, and start enrollment. We’ve also added a way to store your existing health insurance information for quick reference. March 18, 2019health](/content/post/the-catch-health-explorer/index.html) \ \ Introducing Guide February 19, 2019](/content/post/introducing-guide/index.html) \ \ An Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Starting The Tax Process If this is your first year filing taxes with more than just your employer’s W2 (or without an employer at all), it’s probably keeping you up at night. The most important thing is getting started, so here’s what you need to do to get the process rolling.January 30, 2019tax](/content/post/an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-starting-the-tax-process/index.html) \ \ Getting Your Employee Classification Right Getting your employee classification right is important. If you’ve been misclassified as a 1099 worker when you aren’t supposed to be, you could lose critical protections. January 8, 2019](/content/post/getting-your-employee-classification-right/index.html) \ \ The Truth About Freelancing: Rolling the Dice and Resiliency October 14, 2018](/content/post/the-truth-about-freelancing-rolling-the-dice-and-resiliency/index.html) \ \ Employment categories aren’t binary. How we identify them matters. October 4, 2018](/content/post/employment-categories-arent-binary-how-we-identify-them-matters/index.html) \ \ Advice for Freelancers From a Freelancer October 2, 2018](/content/post/advice-for-freelancers-from-a-freelancer/index.html) \ \ Getting Into Freelancing: Points to Consider Ever thought about quitting your nine-to-five job? Did you feel at some point that you can’t take any more of your boss’s whines? It happens. As a freelancer myself, who has been in formal employment before, I will give you some insight on what to expect if you decide to go down that road.September 24, 2018](/content/post/getting-into-freelancing-points-to-consider/index.html) \ \ The Truth About Freelancing: Dollars and Doubt Do you want to know the real truth about being a freelancer?September 23, 2018](/content/post/the-truth-about-freelancing-dollars-and-doubt/index.html) \ \ Benefits and Challenges of Working as a Freelancer September 17, 2018](/content/post/benefits-and-challenges-of-working-as-a-freelancer/index.html) \ \ Pros and Cons of Freelance Writing September 10, 2018](/content/post/pros-and-cons-of-freelance-writing/index.html)