The 5 biggest mistakes freelancers make

Andrew Burton/Getty Images Freelancing is a constant push and pull. You have the freedom to be your own boss, but sometimes we're not the best bosses of ourselves. Steer from making these five common mistakes freelancers make, and get ahead of the pack. 1. Forgetting to withhold taxes This is one of the first issues freelancers encounter. It's easy to get excited by lump sum contractor checks. You drop that check into your checking account to pay bills and buy yourself something nice, then befor...