What is the definition of gig economy work?
“The term “gig” is a slang word for a job that lasts a specified period of time.” Even though your income is from many smaller jobs, this work is taxable and you should be aware of what you owe at tax time. For more information, reference this article from the IRS website, Gig Economy Tax Center.
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What’s Holding You Back?
Ever not answered the phone because you knew it was a creditor trying to collect on your college debt? Over the last many years, education debts have increased while job opportunities declined. This has caused many people in the under-thirty category to be unable to follow the “usual” path of work, home ownership and family. Statics are showing that many people are overwhelmed by debt and underemployed leaving the economy in a precarious place as these groups continue to reduce their spending. How do we create affordable education and jobs upon graduation? And where will this vicious cycle end?
The Ball and Chain of Student Debt
Accountant/Gallery Owner/Musician
What do you wish you could do if you had the time? Ever thought about making it part of your daily routine? These young professionals are doing just that and finding great excitement and fulfillment. Kind of sounds like a lot of work!
The Lives of Millennial Career Jugglers
Having an “Office Space” Moment?
Pop-culture has led us to believe that we are entitled to well paying, enjoyable jobs in a fun office environment with quirky co-workers and a boss who appreciates our every talent. What happens when our jobs are far from this fairytale? Turns out, we can take steps to make our employment work for us and possibly even make ourselves better humans in the process. nyti.ms/1o5f9N8
Part-time = On-Call?
What happens when you can’t plan for work? Thought only doctors had “on-call” hours, well think again. It’s a rapidly spreading practice in the retail world among others and the government is now having a say, as more and more people struggle to “work” their jobs into their lives.