🎙️ FoF: The 1099 Reality Check:...

🎙️ FoF: The 1099 Reality Check: What They Don’t Tell You

The 9Innings Podcast by Kevin Thompson, RICP®, CFP®
Apr 14, 2026
13:05

Episode notes

In this episode of Facts Over Feelings, we break down the reality of 1099 income versus traditional W-2 employment.

From quarterly tax payments and self-employment tax to the loss of employer benefits, this isn’t just a change in how you get paid, it’s a shift into running a business. That requires structure, discipline, and a real understanding of cash flow and documentation.

The flexibility and income potential are there, but only if you are prepared. Success as a 1099 isn’t accidental. It comes from intentional planning and surrounding yourself with the right team.

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