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Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!
EP 503: Money Tips Every Freelancer Needs: Taxes, Retirement & Getting Paid on Time
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
34 minutes
2 days ago
EP 503: Money Tips Every Freelancer Needs: Taxes, Retirement & Getting Paid on Time
Thinking about ditching the 9-to-5? Already navigating the ups and downs of freelance work? This episode is your financial playbook for thriving as your own boss. Jean Chatzky sits down with money coach and longtime freelancer Emily Guy Birken to unpack everything from budgeting on irregular income to choosing the right retirement accounts.
Emily shares her personal percentage-based money system, explains why separate bank accounts are non-negotiable, and reveals the must-have clauses for every freelance contract. Whether you're freelancing full-time or hustling on the side, these tips will help you get paid, save smart, and sleep better.
In This Episode:
How to build a baseline budget as a freelancer
A smart, percentage-based system for managing income
The pros and cons of solo 401(k)s vs. SEP IRAs
How to structure your business
Why contracts are your best friend in freelance work
How to stay emotionally grounded in unpredictable times
Resources & Links:
📚 Emily’s book: Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
🔗 More financial tips for freelancers at HerMoney.com
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HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!
