Introduction to the Gig Economy The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term, flexible jobs often facilitated through digital platforms. Unlike traditional employment, where individuals typically have a long-term contract with a single employer, gig workers engage in various tasks that can include freelance projects, contract work, or temporary positions. This evolving landscape has gained remarkable prominence in recent years, influenced primarily by technological advancements and changing workforce preferences. Significantly, the gig economy has expanded in response to shifts in consumer behavior and a growing demand for on-demand services. The rise of mobile apps and online platforms…
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nieriss / Shutterstock.comWith grocery prices projected to rise by 3.1% in 2026, there’s never been a better time to grow your own food. Estimates show that growing a 600-square-foot plot for fruits and vegetables can save you around $600 in a single season. To find the best urban places for growing a bountiful harvest, LawnStarter ranked 2026’s best cities for urban gardening. To rank the cities…
Gemini / GoogleMiami ranked as the fourth-best city for retirees this year in the United States, according to a report by WalletHub. The personal finance company ranked the best and worst cities for retirement by tracking “45 key metrics,” including the cost of living, health infrastructure and retired “taxpayer friendliness.” Three of the five cities WalletHub considers the top spots for retirees were in…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsHere’s something the nice advisor in the khakis probably won’t tell you at the free steak dinner seminar: Some of the investments marketed as “safe for seniors” are the same ones he’d throw a fit about if his own mother bought them. I’m not talking about obvious scams. I’m talking about mainstream, legal, heavily pitched products that sit in millions of retirement accounts right now.
insta_photos / Shutterstock.comIf you’re entering the job market for the first time or considering a new direction, taking a career aptitude test is a smart way to explore your options and find a profession that suits you. These tests are invaluable because they cut through the noise and directly match your skills, interests, and personality with potential job roles. Plus, you can easily find a career aptitude test for free!
antoniodiaz / Shutterstock.comSide hustles are no longer optional for many of us. In fact, 53% of Americans with side hustles say they’d struggle to cover essential expenses without the extra income. In The Penny Hoarder’s 2026 survey, we dove into the side hustle culture and discovered most are just trying to keep up with creeping inflation. Three in four survey respondents said rising costs have increased their reliance on…
ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You hire a plumber to fix a leaky pipe. The bill comes to a few hundred dollars. If you lived a few ZIP codes over in a wealthier neighborhood, that exact same fix might cost double. Or consider a bakery.
USA TODAY Network / ReutersJust a few weeks after President Donald Trump’s December promise that prescription drug prices would plummet “fast and furious,” Patricia Brown checked into a California clinic for an infusion of Merck & Co.’s blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda. When the bill arrived, the clinic’s charge for a 400 mg dose dominated the page: $162,567.74. Brown, an accomplished cook battling lung cancer…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsFood prices have climbed roughly 25% since 2020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. If your weekly grocery bill feels like a second mortgage, you’re not imagining it. Families are scrambling for any legitimate way to cut costs without cutting quality. Here’s a secret the big food companies would rather you didn’t know. That “cheap” store brand sitting on the shelf right next to the…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersHome sales tumbled to a fresh low as the housing market stays stuck in neutral. Sales of previously owned homes ran at a 3.98 million pace in March, the National Association of Realtors said April 13. That means that if sales continued at this rate for the full year, 3.98 million homes would be sold – the lowest since 1995. What’s more, NAR revised its forecast for the year down sharply.