gig economy

Progressive Auto Insurance Review – Good Financial Cents®

Key takeaways: Progressive is one of the lowest-cost car insurance providers in most states. They offer rideshare coverage for gig workers. Progressive features an easy, online, obligation-free quote system that’s not common among the major car insurance providers. The company provides one of the most extensive lists of discounts, which may get you the lowest […]

6 Things Every Self-Employed Worker Should Know About Taxes

Taxes are trickier for gig workers, freelancers and other workers whom the IRS considers self-employed.

Do I Need Insurance If I Use a Company Car?

More and more people are using company cars or using their own cars for business purposes in today’s economy. In fact, many people no longer own their cars but rely on their employer’s vehicles for all their transportation needs. Ensuring you are covered by a car insurance policy every time you’re behind the wheel is […]

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Who qualifies for a business credit card?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you are trying to make a profit by selling goods or services, you have a business. It doesn’t matter if you’re pet sitting, working a freelance job remotely or managing multiple employees and leasing a storefront. And since you qualify as a …

How many jobs is too many jobs?

As I write this, I am on vacation. And I’m not just working for GRS while on my break. I’m posting on social media for six other clients, and writing freelance pieces for two other websites.

So when I say I am on vacation, I really mean that I am working in a house that is not my own, with a lovely view of a beach. Since being laid off from my traditional full time job three years ago, I have fashioned a working life that involves working for multiple entities, doing multiple tasks.

Staying Afloat When Prospects are Slim

My most stable employer provides 25 hours a week (but it’s also the lowest paying). The rest range anywhere from 3 to 10 hours a week, depending on what’s happening and what’s needed. Some of the work is seasonal. Some clients pop up for a few hours’ work and then disappear for months.

Getting a Mortgage with a Gig Economy Job

If you’re one of many people out there who happens to bring in money from a so-called “gig economy” job, you might be wondering if such income can be used to obtain a home loan. Most mortgage lenders will verify your income to determine how much mortgage you can afford. But if it can’t be… Read More »Getting a Mortgage with a Gig Economy Job

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