Author: Frugal Freelancer

Freelancers on ₱15K Gross Income: Are Taxes Still a Must?

So you just got your first ₱15,000 paycheck as a freelancer. 🎉 Congrats! That’s the “I […]

Taxes, Inflation, and Corruption: The Struggles of Freelancers in the Philippines

Freelancing in the Philippines often gets painted as a dream: flexible hours, working from home in […]

Before You Say Yes: How to Identify Toxic Clients in the Hiring Rush

The September Rush Is Real It’s that time again… when inboxes flood with “urgent openings” and […]

Why August and September Are the Best Months to Find Freelance Work

If you’ve been freelancing for a while (or even just lurking on OnlineJobs.ph or LinkedIn), you […]

That Nightmare Wasn’t Just a Dream… It Was a Reminder Why I’ll Never Go Back

Last week, I had that kind of dream again. You know the one…where you suddenly find […]

Freelancer Goal Check: How’s Your Year Going?

By someone who’s lived through feast-and-famine freelance seasons—and came out budgeting like a boss Let’s not […]

What I Review Every Month to Make Sure I Get Paid, Save, and Stay Sane

By an unapologetically frugal freelancer who knows the peso game inside and out Let’s be real: […]

Freelance Scam Horror Stories (And the Simple Tricks That Could’ve Prevented Them)

Because nothing ruins a perfectly brewed kapeng barako faster than a fake client in your inbox. […]

MP2 vs. Emergency Fund: Which Savings Option is Best?

Being a freelancer in the Philippines is exciting and liberating, but it also comes with its […]

Master Freelance Finances in 5 Easy Steps

Not your typical tipid tips. This is next-level frugal. You’ve heard it all before—track your expenses, […]