{"id":488654,"date":"2022-08-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=488654"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T03:03:58","slug":"how-manage-side-hustle-while-working-full-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/how-manage-side-hustle-while-working-full-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Manage a Side Hustle While Working Full Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated February 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From diversified income to a chance to pursue your passions \u2014 having a side hustle can bring you numerous benefits. In this guest post, Patrick Watt shares actionable tips on balancing a full-time job and a successful business on the side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_c3c789fc-39de-4eab-9b2e-c75ccbcb65ab\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure prevents burnout.<\/strong> Creating clear time blocks for your full-time job and your side hustle helps you stay productive without sacrificing rest or performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a side hustle that fits your life \u2014 not just your income goals.<\/strong> Passion, flexibility, and skill growth matter just as much as profit potential when you\u2019re balancing two commitments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect your primary job.<\/strong> Avoid conflicts of interest, respect company policies, and make sure your side hustle never interferes with your full-time responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest is a strategy, not a weakness.<\/strong> Scheduling regular downtime improves focus, prevents burnout, and supports long-term sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay organized financially.<\/strong> Track expenses, mileage, and receipts throughout the year so tax season doesn\u2019t become a second job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working a side hustle is a great way to earn extra money, gain experience, and explore your interests. But as with any entrepreneurial venture, there&#8217;s always the risk that you&#8217;ll get too busy with your full-time job or other obligations to keep up with your side hustle. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to keep tabs on how much time you&#8217;re investing in your side project and make sure it doesn&#8217;t interfere with your regular job. Here are some tips for managing a side hustle while working full-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-create-a-schedule-and-stick-to-it\"><strong>Create a Schedule and Stick to It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to set boundaries, even if you have a flexible schedule. You need to know when it&#8217;s time to work on your side hustle and when it&#8217;s time for your full-time job. This can be difficult because you may work during the same hours as your full-time job or use similar equipment or resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to make sure that other people (your boss or&nbsp;coworkers) are aware of this schedule so they don&#8217;t take advantage of your availability by asking for additional help around the office. This is particularly important if any of those people are also working side hustles themselves. It will be easier if everyone has agreed on what their workloads look like and how much time they&#8217;re willing to donate outside of regular working hours in order to help each other out when needed. However, it may not always be the case that everyone understands how much time they&#8217;ll have at their disposal during different times throughout the week, month, or year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_04f77a79-c038-46c1-aad8-bcbc02c153cd\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587165\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/02\/HowtoDealwithJealousCoworkersWhenYouWorkfromHome28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/jealous-co-workers-work-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Deal With Jealous Coworkers When You Work From Home<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_ad3694e8-cdc1-46c9-a4a1-2060af18ce3e\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid falling behind with any projects at work due to having too many things going on simultaneously, try creating an Excel sheet where all tasks related specifically to one type of activity (full-time job vs side hustle) are written down vertically along both columns. Then split horizontally into days from Monday through Friday. This will give users an easier way than looking over multiple screens where all kinds of information could&nbsp;overlap<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;making things harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-know-when-and-how-to-turn-your-side-hustle-off\"><strong>Know When (and How) to Turn Your Side Hustle Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a side hustler, it\u2019s important to know when and how to turn your side hustle off. The last thing you want is to burn out on one job while working another. Here are some tips for keeping your side hustle from interfering with your day job:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-yourself-time-to-relax\"><strong>Give Yourself Time to Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are things that you have complete control over, and there are things that you don\u2019t. Give yourself permission to be human. Your mind will need time off from work even if you don\u2019t think it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-switch-off-for-an-hour-every-day-before-bedtime-nbsp\"><strong>Switch Off for an Hour Every Day Before Bedtime&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch off for an hour every day before bedtime or at least once per week during lunch hour. It might sound counterintuitive, but taking regular breaks from the constant flow of information can actually help keep your focus sharp. Consequently, it improves productivity in other areas of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry about putting in extra hours. They&#8217;ll come naturally when needed without having any negative impact on quality. They&#8217;re just part of doing business as usual rather than being forced upon us due solely because someone else thinks you need more work done than what&#8217;s really necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_1ed9db3a-0c9f-429c-b684-9ade9e188949\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-406657\" style=\"width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/10\/WorkingfromHomeMindfullyCourse.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/working+from+home+mindfully-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover motivation to take actions throughout the work day that will help create greater organization, clarity, and focus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_5a1d53ba-914d-407b-81ea-0b2572384766\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-choose-your-side-hustle-carefully\"><strong>Choose Your Side Hustle Carefully<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to choose your side hustle carefully. Choose something you are passionate about, can do from home and in your spare time, will earn you&nbsp;money<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>and help you learn new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While working full time, the last thing on your mind should be how much money you make compared to others. If it means sacrificing everything else in life so that you can work more hours at another&nbsp;job<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;then maybe it\u2019s not worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal situation is where your day job pays enough for basic needs and bills but not much more than that. This will allow for a little extra cash flow. Otherwise, you&nbsp;throw all of your energy into making as much money as possible from an old job only to have nothing left over once everything is paid off each month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-don-t-leave-your-full-time-job-too-early\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Leave Your Full-Time Job Too Early<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t quit your job immediately. Not only does it bring in money for the bills, but it also provides valuable health insurance coverage and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolterskluwer.com\/en\/expert-insights\/the-pros-and-cons-of-offering-employees-retirement-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retirement benefits<\/a>. Those would be hard or impossible to replace otherwise (especially if you end up living longer than you think). It\u2019s also one of the best ways out there right now for finding steady work and building up skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-find-a-side-hustle-that-you-re-passionate-about\"><strong>Find a Side Hustle That You&#8217;re Passionate About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a side hustle that will pay your bills, it&#8217;s important to find something that aligns with your passions. For instance, if you love fitness and have been thinking about starting a fitness blog, maybe now is the time to make it happen. If you&#8217;re passionate about cooking, perhaps opening up a cupcake shop would be more exciting than selling clothes on eBay or cleaning houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also important that whatever side hustle you choose can be done when and where suits your schedule. As long as it works for both parties involved, it doesn&#8217;t matter whether this means working from home in the evenings after work or during the day (i.e., client needs cleaning done when they need it done).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, any potential side hustle should provide enough income to pay bills while still allowing some room left over. In this case, other expenses can be paid based on earnings from this new endeavour. For instance, if someone is able to make $50 per hour doing something fun like researching family history online instead of working at another&nbsp;job<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;then not only will this person enjoy their&nbsp;work<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>but they&#8217;d also have extra money coming in each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-take-advantage-of-working-from-home-or-anywhere\"><strong>Take Advantage of Working from Home (or Anywhere)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home can be a great way to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-tips-advice\/ways-working-from-home-saves-money-companies-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save time and money<\/a>, but it also poses its own unique challenges. You&#8217;ll need to make sure you don&#8217;t get distracted or lose motivation. Here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-an-office-space\"><strong>Set Up an Office Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t have to be anything fancy \u2014 just a clear desk or table will do. Put on some music if you like, and make sure there are no distractions. If possible, try working at a different place each day of the week so that your mind is constantly being challenged with new surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_47eb9bc5-f583-445a-b546-fa07501bcbc9\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579763\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/HomeOfficeDeductionTheUltimateGuideforRemoteEmployeesfacebookimage281200x628px29.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-survival\/home-office-deductions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Calculate a Home Office Deduction<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_ba69b42a-5d1b-4d67-aa7e-53606390a63f\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Focused&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay focused when working at home by creating set times for work sessions only. For example, &#8220;I&#8217;m going to work now,&#8221; instead of &#8220;I&#8217;m going to check my emails now.&#8221; Try setting aside specific hours during the day where you&#8217;ll focus solely on side hustle tasks like writing blog posts or editing photos for social media accounts. Then take breaks between those hours so that when it&#8217;s time again, you can focus on one thing rather than trying to multitask, which isn&#8217;t always easy nor productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading orangecheck margin-left\" id=\"h-save-your-tax-deductions-for-the-end-of-the-year\"><strong>Save Your Tax Deductions for the End of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-your-receipts\"><strong>Save Your Receipts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping track of all your expenses is one of the most important parts of managing a side hustle while working full time. If you&#8217;re not sure how to do this, you can try using a personal finance tracking app which will automatically categorize and organize your spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-forget-about-mileage\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget About Mileage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to report how much personal driving you did for both work and pleasure during the year.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Make sure you keep track of it so you can deduct those expenses from your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-file-at-tax-time\"><strong>File at Tax Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since self-employed people don&#8217;t have W-2s from their employers (like regular employees), they have to file their own taxes every year instead. That means sending in those receipts with the rest of their paperwork. So don&#8217;t throw them away just yet \u2014 you&#8217;ll need them when April rolls around again. But hang on tight until then because there&#8217;s one more thing this article hasn&#8217;t talked about yet which is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_eb4b65d6-9a0e-4b2c-a6f4-7e7c713f66d8\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574865\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/FinancialGoalsforFreelancersHowtoCreateandBuildWealth28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/freelancing-tips\/financial-goals-freelancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating and sticking to financial goals can help you thrive. 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