A creator's income does not arrive evenly: there are months with three campaigns and months with none. In Argentina that combines with moving prices, so a good month can evaporate leaving nothing behind. Separating the money from the first payment is what prevents that story.
Separate at the moment of payment, not later
When a payment lands, three parts: what belongs to tax, what belongs to the month's expenses and what is left for you. If you wait until month end to separate, you already spent it. Doing it on the day of payment turns an intention into a system.
The tax portion is not yours
It is the most common mistake: counting all billing as personal income and discovering the problem when the obligation arrives. That portion gets set aside as it comes in, forgotten, and never touched. That alone removes half the administrative shocks.
A three month cushion
On irregular income, a reserve fund is not a luxury, it is the condition for being able to refuse a bad client. Three months of fixed expenses saved give you the power to say no to an underpaid job, and that is worth more than any negotiation technique.
Being paid in dollars and deciding afterwards
Many creators set prices in dollars and get paid that way. What to do with that money is a personal decision with no universal answer, but there is a practical rule: do not make rushed financial decisions on the same day a payment lands.
Know what your hour is worth
Add every hour of a job, including prospecting, briefing, travel, revisions and admin, and divide the fee. The number that comes out usually surprises and it is the information that most changes how you quote the next job. Do it once every three months.
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Frequently asked questions
When do I separate the money?
On the same day the payment lands.
How much reserve should I keep?
Three months of fixed expenses.
What is the cushion for?
Being able to refuse an underpaid job.
How do I know if I charge well?
By calculating your real hourly rate quarterly.
