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Selfpaid publishes financial guides for freelancers and self-employed workers in the US. No fluff, no ads in the content, no motivated reasoning. Pick your situation below.

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You need to figure out taxes

Quarterly deadlines, what you owe, how to calculate it, what you can deduct.

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You need a better bank account

Which business accounts are worth it, which credit cards make sense, and what to avoid.

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You need to fix your budget

Managing irregular income, building an emergency fund, and stopping the anxiety cycle.

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You need better tools

Accounting software, invoicing apps, and the freelance tech stack worth paying for.

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You need to think about retirement

SEP-IRA vs Roth IRA, how much to save, and how to start when there's no employer match.

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You need health insurance

What your options actually are when you work for yourself.

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Who writes here
Marcus
Tax Specialist

Former CPA. Covers quarterly taxes, IRS compliance, deductions, and everything related to 1099 income.

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Elena
Tools & Comparisons

Tests financial tools methodically. Covers software, banking products, and anything freelancers pay for.

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David
Budgeting & Stability

Self-employed for 10+ years. Covers budgeting on irregular income, emergency funds, and financial habits.

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Recent articles
Marcus
How to Pay Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer
Taxes Jun 2026

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