Last updated: October 23, 2026
Hi, I’m Corey, and I run GigMoney Playbook from Ohio.
If you drive, deliver, freelance, sell online, or run a side hustle, you’ve probably noticed that money works differently when you get a 1099 instead of a W-2. Nobody withholds taxes for you. Income can swing from week to week. And words like “quarterly estimated payments,” “self-employment tax,” and “Solo 401(k)” can show up without much explanation.
GigMoney Playbook is my attempt to make that stuff easier to understand. The goal is plain-language, practical guides for US gig workers and side hustlers on topics like:
- Quarterly estimated taxes and how to plan for them
- Common deductions and keeping simple records
- Budgeting when your income is irregular
- Banking setups that keep business and personal money organized
- Retirement options for the self-employed, such as Solo 401(k)s and SEP IRAs
How this site is written
I want to be upfront: I’m not a CPA, enrolled agent, attorney, financial planner, investment adviser, or tax preparer, and I don’t prepare tax returns for anyone. Articles here are drafted with the help of AI tools, and I review and edit every article before it’s published. Where possible, I point you to primary sources such as IRS.gov so you can check the details yourself. You can read more in the Editorial & AI Policy.
Everything on this site is for general educational purposes only. It isn’t tax, legal, or financial advice, and your situation may be different. For decisions that matter, please talk with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for details.
How the site makes money
GigMoney Playbook is free to read. Right now it has no ads and no affiliate links. In the future, it may be supported by ads and affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you sign up for or buy something through certain links, at no extra cost to you. If that happens, I’ll tell you clearly in each post, and you can read how it works in the Affiliate Disclosure.
Say hello
Have a question, a topic idea, or spotted a mistake? I’d love to hear from you. Email me at gigmoneyplay@gmail.com or visit the Contact page.
Thanks for being here.
— Corey