The Wealthy Pilot's Podcast: Financial Flight Controls for Today's Commercial Airline Pilots

How Side Gigs Impact Your Retirement Portfolio

Scott Osborn

Thinking about starting a side gig? Many pilots explore side hustles like real estate or passion projects, but how do these extra income streams impact retirement planning? Are there tax advantages you should be taking advantage of? And how can you ensure your side hustle is working for you, not creating extra stress?

In this episode, Scott breaks down the impact of side gigs on your long-term financial plan. We’ll discuss the most common side hustles for pilots, the tax benefits of structuring them properly, and why having multiple income streams can be a game changer for your financial security.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

2:11 – Real estate as a side gig

3:13 – Consulting and passion projects

5:01 – Tax efficiency and diversification of income 

9:02 – Final thoughts on side gigs

Resources:

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