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What to Know About Working as a Freelance Financial Planner
A few years ago, financial planner Alex Hopkin sought a part-time, flexible position with an advisory firm. "As a stay-at-home mom, I didn't want to commit to a full-time job, but also wanted to continue pursuing my career," says Hopkin, who holds a certified...
How to Navigate a Freelance Career During COVID
Millions of people around the world have lost their jobs, temporarily or permanently, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Freelancers and contract workers have been among those heavily affected by this health and economic crisis. Freelancers often work on a contract basis...
U.S. Gig Workers May Get More Protections
Freelancing and gig work is exploding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding new light on how little protection many gig workers have. In the latest case, Amazon is in the hot seat. As a result of a new ruling against Amazon Flex, federal agencies in the United States...
Amazon to Pay Gig Workers $61.7 Million for Withholding Tips
Amazon has agreed to pay $61.7 million to settle allegations that it stole its Amazon Flex drivers tips over a two-and-a-half year period, the Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday. "Today, the FTC is sanctioning Amazon.com for expanding its...
New to Gig Work: Tips to Protect Your Finances
Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who’ve recently turned to gig work may be weeks away from a financial surprise in the form of unexpected tax...
The Top 5 Things 2020 Taught Us About Remote Work
Back in March 2020, when more than 40 percent of Americans began commuting to their kitchen tables and makeshift home office nooks, few believed they'd still be there now, nearly a year later. And yet, here we are. The big question looming in many employees' and...
Student Food Couriers Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amid Pandemic
Delivering food amid the COVID-19 pandemic comes with many safety and financial concerns, according to student couriers. Ryerson graduate and UberEats courier Anjali Rawat said she believes services should provide workers with insurance and paid sick leave, especially...
Tips: Combating Mental Health Challenges During the Pandemic
For some, the biggest toll has been socially or financially. For others, they've experienced loss during this extraordinary time. Perhaps people have experienced all of those impacts. But perhaps something everyone has experienced to one degree or another is an impact...
