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When you’re self-employed, you have some more responsibilities than those in more traditional roles that work for an employer. In these traditional roles, the employer takes tax out of each check, and for many positions, health insurance is covered by the employer. If you are an independent contractor… Read More

You’re going on a trip across the country, and you’re running late for your flight. You can’t get a taxi to your doorstep. You’d have to walk the whole nine yards to the taxi stand. Good thing there is Uber. All you need is a tap of your… Read More

In just the past year, the U.S. workforce has seen substantial changes due to the shifting demands and trends in the global economy because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point, it is safe to say that freelancers and temporary workers have taken over a significant part of the total labor force in the country. The rise of gig economy companies appears to be mo Read More

Instacart shoppers earn a median of $12.51 per active hour and $12.79 per batch, according to Gridwise data from more than 20,000 shoppers. Tips make up about 42% of that. Self-reported averages run considerably higher — often quoted around $18 to $19 an hour — and the gap between those… Read More

The rise of the gig economy has made it easier than ever for anybody with a car to find work and to be their own boss. With options from rideshare to delivery, freelance workers are enjoying the ability to set their own schedule and work as much or as… Read More