How to Manage Your Income as a Freelancer

11 Jul 2025 · 1 min
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A German speaker walks through a cash-flow system for freelancers with uneven income. Set aside your monthly essentials (say, $1,000), stash any surplus in a reserve account, and build it to six months of expenses. When earnings dip below your baseline, draw from the reserve to stay stable.

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