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Q: Why do experts say that my savings cushion should be much larger than that of a normal salaried worker?
A: Because your risk level is infinitely higher. By being self-employed, your monthly income is unstable, clients can delay payments, and state sickness coverages are laughable. You need a much thicker defensive barrier so that a bad month doesn't break your domestic economy.
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Q: Exactly how many months of basic survival expenses should I have saved in the bank if I am my own boss?
A: While a traditional employee only needs three months, an independent professional should aim to have saved the equivalent of a minimum of between six and nine months of their fixed expenses. If your sector is highly seasonal, you should try to cover even a whole year.
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Q: Should I keep the money for my personal bills and the reserve to pay my business taxes in the same place?
A: No way. The tax money isn't yours, it belongs to the State. If you mix it with your personal emergency reserve, you will end up spending it by mistake when suffering an unforeseen event. You must have a totally separate and exclusive bank account to accumulate tax money.
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Q: Is it a good idea to invest this security capital in stocks so that it grows while I don't need it for anything?
A: It is a terrible idea that defeats the purpose of the fund. The stock market suffers violent oscillations; if you break your leg and need the money the same day the markets drop twenty percent, you will lose a lot of capital. This money must be in safe accounts.
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