As a contractor, you want to enjoy all the benefits that come from leaving permanent employment. However, with this freedom comes a risk that your income could be disrupted by a routine operation or unforeseen illness. Every day that you are not able to work is a day’s income lost.

Find out 5 benefits of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for contractors here. 

'A' Day (Appointed day) arrives on 6th April 2006 and brings with it sweeping and radical changes for contractors looking to invest in a pension – either via a one-man limited company or personally.

Legal experts, PRMS Ltd, continue their advice on how contractors can recover debt.

You will not maximise contract rates by smiling meekly and taking whatever the agent offers, but by negotiating for the best deal available.

For contractors that need to close their limited, here's how to achieve a clean and tidy separation.

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Contractors warned that sweet success does not depend on sugar-coated titles.

The key target areas for HMRC and how to avoid a visit from the taxman.

One contractor asks overseas tax experts, Global K, on tax liabilities whilst working overseas.

Practicality and law mean end clients prefer agents.

How can you rid yourself of agents and still be gainfully employed?

Legal experts, PRMS Ltd, look at how contractors can recover debt.

Study shows creative CVs are rife, but contractors are rarely brought to task.

Casually asking where you've been for interview might seem like a friendly enquiry, but...