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Feb 2024
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Is Self-Employment for You? A Financial ...

NerdWallet Personal Finance
About this episode

Master your self-employment finances with answers to questions about budgeting, planning, and separating funds.

How can you manage your finances effectively after becoming self-employed? 

What can you do to plan for unpredictable income and the tax implications that come with being your own boss? 

NerdWallet's Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola host a discussion that delves deep into the world of self-employment. Elizabeth interviews Rianka Dorsonville, a self-employed certified financial planner, about critical questions to consider before embarking on your entrepreneurial journey. She also discusses the importance of budgeting, the necessity of maintaining separate personal and business finances, and the significance of establishing an emergency fund.

Aspiring to be financially savvy while managing your own business can be daunting, especially when dealing with variable income and tax requirements. The podcast offers a treasure trove of insights for anyone considering or already navigating the solo financial journey. Rianka, with her expertise, sheds light on creating a simple yet effective budgeting framework, avoiding the pitfalls of commingling finances, and the psychological aspects of self-employment, including the benefits of professional help and therapy. This episode is a guide to crafting a stable financial foundation for anyone looking to become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurship.

In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: self-employment, financial journey, self-employed certified financial planner, entrepreneurship, budgeting, emergency funds, bookkeeping, independent business, fiscal solvency, financial independence, taxes, income unpredictability, personal and business finances, expense management, emotional rollercoasters, professional help, therapy, tax strategies, navigating self-employment, financial pitfalls, 1099 workers, business entities, tax rules, retirement options, financial security, and side hustles.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.

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