Transformer 4 Actress Victoria Summer Talks the Life of Dramatic Income Swings

Drama on a movie set does not have to translate into drama with your financial life. Actors are part of the gig economy, getting paychecks when they work, and sometimes unpredictable royalties. For some stars it can be a recipe for a financial horror movie!

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Rising hollywood actress, model and singer Victoria Summer is banking her money and building businesses . Her roles in movies like Saving Mr. Banks, Transformers 4 and Game of Aces have paid well — and she's making sure she keeps and grows that cash.

Click below the image to listen to her story and her advice on how #freelacers can learn to live with erratic income.