Finance

Getting paid online is only half the job. The other half is keeping track of the money, paying the right tax and protecting what you have built. Our finance section covers the apps and companies that help with that, from trading platforms to insurance and tax software.

Freelancers and side earners usually start with Best Tax Software or Best Personal Finance Software, because irregular income makes budgeting and tax season harder than it is for salaried workers. If you want to move money between countries or get paid by overseas clients, Best Money Transfer Apps compares fees, exchange rates and how long transfers take. Those curious about investing can read Best Trading Apps for Beginners, which looks at minimum deposits, learning tools and the costs that are easy to miss.

We also cover insurance in some depth, including life, renters and pet cover, since self employed people rarely get these through an employer. We do not give personal financial advice here. Rules and fees differ by country, so treat our guides as a way to narrow the field, then check the provider's own terms before you commit any money.