It was not that long ago that earning extra money meant taking on a part-time job. Back then, unfortunately, juggling a full-time career and a part-time job was no easy task, and many would-be moonlighters quickly found out. These days, it is far easier to do that juggling act. The widespread availability of so-called side […]
Freelancing and gig work is bigger than ever before, and that is good news for young people and others who want to earn extra money. Whether you view freelancing and short-term gig assignments as a source of additional income or a replacement for a full-time job, you need to budget your money carefully. Careful budgeting […]
Running a small business is tough, but having the right tools can make it easier. Whether you run a small business full time or supplement your income with the occasional side hustle, having a separate business credit card can give you a host of benefits. If you do not already have one, there are some […]
How To Fit Your Side Hustle With Your Day Job Interest in side hustles like Uber or Postmates has been growing exponentially, and with it the number of men and women who hold both full-time jobs and perform tasks on the side. From driving for services like Lyft to delivering food to hungry neighbors to […]
How To Keep Your Gas Costs Down When Driving Lyft Or Uber When it comes to Uber and Lyft expenses, buying gas is usually at the top of the list. While Lyft has recently started helping drivers out in the gas price department, it’s still important to improve your fuel economy whenever and wherever you […]
As you finish with your schooling and move into the world of work, you may be offered the opportunity to work as an independent contractor. With the advent of Lyft, Uber, Doordash, and other on demand services, these freelance positions have been increasing rapidly. From the smallest startups to the largest multinational corporations, more and […]
TaaS – What Is It? If you work in the corporate world, you may be familiar with SaaS, or Software as a Service. Over the years, critical office software has migrated from the desktop to the cloud, and this design means the software will be available on an on-demand basis. With this change, companies have […]
What are quarterly tax estimates? If you are new to the world of driving for Uber or Doordash, or one of the many other on-demand companies, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise when tax time rolls around. Next year, you’ll probably have to pay quarterly tax estimates. As an independent contractor, you’re self-employed, so […]