Budget Breakthrough After Seven Years of Self-Employment
A longtime self-employed producer finally writes his first formal budget, uncovering a reliable monthly margin and a ...
Gig Economy
This page curates four Gig Economy articles to help you budget for unpredictable gig income, boost savings, and plan for retirement.
8 articles
Side-Hustle Consultants Opening Solo 401(k)s Gain Tax Shelter
Independent consultants are increasingly using Solo 401(k) plans for their side gigs to shelter more income from taxe...
Higher Gas Prices Squeeze Food Delivery Workers Nationwide
Delivery drivers say rising fuel costs are cutting take-home pay, underscoring how higher prices squeeze people who r...
Fidelity’s 2026 Retirement Study Signals Shift to Gig Work
A Fidelity Investments report released in early 2026 highlights a growing willingness among Americans to mix work wit...
Seattle Passed Workers More: Gig-Worker Pay Law Backfires
A Seattle wage rule for gig-delivery drivers raised base pay, but researchers say monthly take-home barely rose as dr...
Pet-Sitting Hustle Sparks for This 18-Year-Old Student
An accidental mass email turns a shy campus newcomer into a social-media sensation and a thriving pet-sitting busines...
5 Practical Ways Economy Workers Save for Retirement
Gig life offers freedom, but retirement planning can feel far off. Here are five practical, real-world strategies to ...
Some Waymo Riders Lazy: How Gig Workers Are Cashing In
Autonomous ride-hailing is spawning a micro-economy: drivers paid to close Waymo doors after riders exit. The gigs pa...