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You didn't sign up to be a bookkeeper, financial planner, or business operator - but you need some of that knowledge to succeed and build a sustainable career. This blog exists to help you along your creative journey, and if you have a question about money or business, you can submit it here.
Original content written by Treyton DeVore (founder of Piertree and Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor) and other self-employed creatives
📈 Investing
Why Investing Shouldn't Be Considered Gambling (with Examples)Best Investment Accounts for Self-Employed CreativesHow should I get started investing with $100?What To Do with 401(k) From Old Employer5 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Investor🌴 Financial Independence
How much money do I need to stop working?What's Retirement? (Hint: It's Not What We've Been Told)💰 Taxes
How do tax write-offs *actually* work?17 Important Tax Deductions for FreelancersHow to Save Money on Taxes with an HSACan I write off "business" expenses without having an LLC?Is the internet a "tax-free" zone?Tax Changes Coming for Creators Using 'Cash Apps' For Payments (2022)💸 Manage Your Bread
7 Ways to Practice Financial Self CareFees to Watch Out for In The Finance IndustryHow to Manage Money (and Your Creative Business) During a RecessionWhat I Wish I Knew About Money Before Becoming a FreelancerWhy Creators Need to Focus on Cash FlowHow Much Does a Financial Planner Cost?🩺 Insurance
Is life insurance worth it if you're single?Why Creators Should Consider Having Media Liability InsuranceShould I have life insurance?⚙️ Business
How to Build a Sustainable Creator BusinessHow to Fund a Creative BusinessHow do I know when it's time to outsource?Should my solo business be set up as an LLC?How to Build a Content Studio that Stays Well-FundedThe Planning Effect: How to Create Clarity & Increase Your Chances of Success✍🏼 Freelancing
5 Financial Mistakes Freelancers Make (And How to Avoid Them)How to be More Referrable as a Freelancer8 Ways to Create Financial Stability as a FreelancerWhy Freelancers Should Be on Twitter (And How I Would Approach It)3 Reasons Freelancers Should Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number)How Talking About Your Struggles Can Help You and Your Freelance Community🍞 Get Your Bread
34 Ways to Make Money as a Creator (with examples)I Made $10K+ in My First Year as a Creator, Here are 5 Lessons On Making Money OnlineHow to Land Your First Freelance Writing Clients Without Doing SalesSara Dietschy: Serendipity and Increasing Your Luck Surface Area📬 The Loaf
weekly newsletter sharing money & business tips for self-employed creatives
