Pines Ep. 101 - Money Mastery in the Gig Economy

Pines Ep. 101 - Money Mastery in the Gig Economy

July 9, 2026 · 42 min

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This episode discusses money mastery in the gig economy, focusing on budgeting, cash flow, and tax challenges for non-W2 workers.

On this episode of Through The Pines we'll over money mastery in a gig economy including core challenges of a non-W2 worker, budgeting & cash flow for irregular income, taxes, self funded benefits like insurance, and more! Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while editing his daily vlog (he never publishes), this is Through the Pines. Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah - Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award - Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com Website: planwithbaxter.com OUTLINE: Core Challenges of non-W2 Money Management Irregular Income Realities No built-in safety nets: Lack of employer withholding for taxes, no auto-retirement contributions, self-funded health & disability Hidden Costs: Self employment tax Stress from volatility, trouble qualifying for loans/mortgages Budgeting & Cash Flow for Irregular Income Calculate baseline average over last 6 months and create a…

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