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La main-d’œuvre canadienne continue d’évoluer au rythme de l’économie à la demande, qui emploie toujours plus de travailleurs autonomes et contractuels.
Selon un sondage récent sur la progression du travail autonome au Canada, les pigistes à temps plein ou à temps partiel, les entrepreneurs indépendants et les travailleurs à la demande pourraient représenter jusqu’à 45 % de la main-d’œuvre d’ici 2020.
47% of self-employed Canadians pursued that work because they desire greater work-life flexibility.
are financially better off since starting their self-employed work.
of self-employed workers are doing so to supplement income.
1The rise of the self-employed economy in Canada, 2017
Living with an irregular income stream means you may have to do things a little differently, like rely more on budgeting so you can get through times when your cash flow is low or unexpected expenses arise. It also means that setting up a consistent savings plan could be challenging. Here are a few tips that can help:
Set a percentage amount – rather than a fixed-dollar amount – to contribute from each of your paycheques. For example, 5% or 10% of your gross pay is a solid savings target to help reach your goals. Since the size and timing of paychecks can be irregular for self-employed workers, choosing to set a percentage of your income aside may work better for you. For example, instead of setting a contribution of $100 a month, you set 5% instead. This way, your contributions are proportionate to your income. Even though it’s not the same set amount every month, it’s still “regular” and regular investment plans are an effective way to build wealth over time. This mindset ensures that investing remains a priority throughout the year, not just at certain times – like the yearly RRSP contribution deadline.
Take advantage of "windfalls" like income tax returns or bonuses to top up your investment account. It’s a good idea to think twice about how you spend any expected, or unexpected, ‘windfalls’ (like your tax refund). Resisting the temptation of splurging and that all-too-familiar mindset of “it was money that I wasn’t planning on having anyway” will ultimately work in your favour. That money could be invested and potentially grow to be worth more than its original value.
Freelancers or contract workers may be more wary of fluctuations in their portfolio value. Because their income is less predictable, they might see their savings as something they need to access in the short term rather than a longer-term investment. Adopting and sticking with a long-term perspective would be worthwhile, even during times when no checks are coming in. If you’ve been taking out a set percentage of each paycheck (whenever it might come) and investing it, the money you’ve set aside will continue to benefit from the power of compounding even between contracts when your contributions are low or even zero.
Bring these tips to an advisor to help determine what savings strategy is best for you.