Salary expectations: how do you answer? after 14 years as a copywriter

I have been out of work for 26 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. It has been weighing on me all week. I do not want to price myself out. Does giving a range hurt?

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.