If you are relatively young and plan a career as a self employed musician, pay close attention to the entries discussing your financial future. The following is extremely important- Even though there is no guarantee the Social Security system will remain functional in its current capacity, by all means you should be paying in to it; that is obtaining your ‘quarters’. Without question ’some’ aspect of the Social Security system will play a part in your retirement. As previously discussed, anyone who is self employed must also be a shrewd investor!