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- πΈ FED DECISION ALERT: How Thursday's Rate Move Will Hit LATAM Freelancers' Wallets
πΈ FED DECISION ALERT: How Thursday's Rate Move Will Hit LATAM Freelancers' Wallets
π Your Income Is at Risk (Here's How to Protect It)
If you're a freelancer in Mexico, Colombia, or Argentina working with US clients, Thursday's Fed decision isn't just economic newsβit's a direct threat to your income. With core inflation holding at 3.6% YoY and the unemployment rate dropping to 3.9%, Jerome Powell faces a critical decision that will determine whether you lose or gain $500+ monthly.
Most freelancers make these 3 fatal errors that cost them thousands annually WITHOUT REALIZING IT:

β ERROR #1: LEAVING 100% INCOME IN LOCAL CURRENCY
With the Fed likely holding rates high (5.25%-5.50%), the dollar strengthens against all LATAM currencies. If you invoice in pesos/soles/reais WITHOUT a USD account: β Lose 1.5-3% monthly to devaluation β Pay up to 22% more in taxes (by country) β Become vulnerable to sudden currency crises
β IMMEDIATE SOLUTION:
Open Wise or Binance account (free)
Convert 30% of income to USD WEEKLY
Use USD for global services (Zoom, Canva, etc.)
β ERROR #2: NOT ADJUSTING RATES WITH REAL INFLATION
85% of freelancers keep rates fixed for 6+ months while LATAM inflation runs 4-12% annually. Thursday's Fed decision means your purchasing power erodes FASTER.
β IMMEDIATE SOLUTION:
Use my USD Conversion Calculator (below)
Adjust rates quarterly based on your country's REAL inflation
Offer "annual packages" with automatic inflation adjustment
β ERROR #3: LEAVING SAVINGS IN 0% YIELD ACCOUNTS
Most freelancers leave savings in local bank accounts (0.5-2% annual) while inflation runs 4-12%. With the Fed keeping rates high, better options exist: β Stablecoins on Binance (8-10% annual in USD) β CETES in Mexico (11.3% annual) β US Treasury bonds (5.3% annual)
β IMMEDIATE SOLUTION:
Move 50% of savings to REAL yield instruments
Use my calculator to compare options by country
Rebalance quarterly based on Fed decisions

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