Business · Self-paced course
Freelancer Finance 101
Understand the money basics of self-employment: setting aside tax, building a cushion and planning ahead.
$67
One-time payment · Self-paced course · 3 modules · 8 lessons
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What this is
Freelancer Finance 101 is an introduction to the financial side of working for yourself. It covers how self-employment tax generally works, setting money aside, separating business and personal finances, building an emergency cushion and thinking about long-term saving.
It is general educational content, not financial, tax or legal advice, and rules vary by country. It does not promise any financial outcome; for decisions about your situation, speak with a qualified accountant or adviser.
What you will be able to do
- Explain how self-employment tax generally works
- Set aside money for tax with a simple system
- Separate business and personal finances
- Plan an emergency cushion for irregular income
- Understand the basics of long-term saving as a sole trader
The curriculum
Taxes for the Self-Employed
- Freelancer vs Employee and How Self-Employment Tax Works
- Quarterly Estimated Taxes Without the Panic
- Deductible Business Expenses and Clean Recordkeeping
Building Your Financial Cushion
- Sizing an Emergency Fund for Variable Income
- Separating Business and Personal Money Systems
Wealth and Growth as a Solo Operator
- The SEP-IRA Explained Simply for Freelancers
- The Solo 401k and When It Beats a SEP
- Raising Your Rates With Math and Confidence
This is for you if…
- You are self-employed or about to be
- Money admin feels confusing or stressful
- You want plain-language explanations
- You want a simple system you can keep up
What you get
- 8 written lessons across 3 modules
- One free preview lesson so you can see the format first
- A practical exercise at the end of every lesson
- Self-paced access from your account — start any time
- Secure one-time checkout
Questions
Is this live or self-paced?
Fully self-paced. Every lesson is written and available in your account after checkout, so you can work through it on your own schedule.
Can I see a lesson before buying?
Yes. One lesson is a free preview you can read right now from the button at the top of this page.
What if it is not right for me?
See our refund and returns policy at /refund_returns/ or email hello@coursezensuite.com.
Does this include a certification or credential?
No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.
Educational content only. No income, revenue or earnings results are promised or implied. What you get out of this depends on your own effort and circumstances.