HDS #28: Tips & Tricks: Managing Finances as a Freelancer

Managing personal finance as a freelancer or as one who is self-employed can take a little more planning at the beginning.

From figuring out how to grow your income, to managing business expenses and even consistently save and invest while not having a fixed income amount. It can be pretty daunting but it does not mean that it is difficult!

AJ and Renee, our guests and also the co-founders of The Freelancers Academy shares their own personal finance journey. They talk about the importance of having to get your finances right and how they manage their own money. Want to find out more? Start listening to the episode now!

01:43: AJ & Renee shares the highlights & lowlights of their freelancing journey
04:37: Has Renee ever thought about freelancing during her 9-5 job?
06:26: Has AJ only ever considered a 9-5 job?
08:45: Is freelancing a risky career move?
13:14: How much did Renee have when she quit her 9-5?
15:08: How to manage finances transitioning from student to freelancer?
16:29: Freelancing equipment: how to afford?
20:06: AJ's 20/20 rule for savings & investments
21:51: How does Renee manage her retirement savings?
24:08: AJ's take on managing medical bills & personal finance as a freelancer
31:15: How to tackle the freelancing question with your family?
35:46: What does retirement mean to AJ & Renee?

Resources:
The Freelancers Academy: https://www.thefreelancersacademy.com/
Renee's Peachy Pixx Productions: http://peachypixx.com/
Her Duit Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/
Her Duit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/herduit
Her Duit Perks: https://linktr.ee/herduit