If you work in the gig economy, things can get weird. Like sexually suggestive, or worse. Just ask Roxanne, 27, a freelance chef who hired herself out as an in-home cook through the Kitchensurfing app ...

The gig economy is skyrocketing, as technology allows more and more workers to be their own boss, and make a good living as a freelancer or solo entrepreneur. Many gig workers are already in the ...

In ever-larger numbers, U.S. workers are moving into freelance, independent and on-demand employment opportunities. Advisors would be wise to prepare themselves to help prospective clients who fall ...

With the number of taxpayers working in the so-called “gig economy” rising relentlessly, it’s more likely than ever that a client is holding down a side job for extra cash, to transition into a new ...

By Craig Mormino Gig work has become a defining feature of the labor market in 2025. It’s believed that anywhere from 25% to 43% of the workforce participates in gig work, and at least one in ten rely ...

Across Nigeria, many gig workers serving global clients are turning away from naira-denominated wire transfers and embracing stablecoins for gig ...

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