Plenty of people rely on gig work for various reasons, like as a full-time source of income or a second job for needed money. If that's the first time you're hearing that term and are confused: Gig ...

If you work in the gig economy, things can get weird. Like sexually suggestive, or worse. Just ask Roxanne, 27, a freelance chef who hired herself out as an in-home cook through the Kitchensurfing app ...

With the number of taxpayers working in the so-called “gig economy” rising relentlessly, it’s more likely than ever that a client is holding down a side job for extra cash, to transition into a new ...

In ever-larger numbers, U.S. workers are moving into freelance, independent and on-demand employment opportunities. Advisors would be wise to prepare themselves to help prospective clients who fall ...

The widespread adoption of digital technologies and increased internet access has given rise to innovative forms of economic activity commonly referred to as a ‘gig’ economy or ‘digital work’, ‘online ...

The gig economy is skyrocketing, as technology allows more and more workers to be their own boss, and make a good living as a freelancer or solo entrepreneur. Many gig workers are already in the ...

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