Keeping Your Head Above Water On A Freelancer's Budget
It's no secret that many freelancers struggle with budgeting due to the variability of their income. Not only that, prices are consistently changing in all facets of life such as food, rent, gas, utilities, etc. It doesn't matter how much you earn because in most instances, as a freelancer, your money usually comes in waves. One month you're making a certain amount, the next month or week it's another. Sometimes your income is substantial for a few months suddenly followed by a huge dip in revenue. Having a fluctuating income comes with a freelancer's territory. However, many of us like the idea of controlling how much money we earn even if it varies, as long as it remains at a certain amount. There are advantages to earning a flexible income while freelancing. Freelancing allows you to charge the amount that you deem fit for your work. Instead of the company or individual offering to pay only a certain amount. Of course you can negotiate, but the ball is...