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I have to laugh when people talk about the “new” gig economy, because the truth of the matter is, it is not new at all. Gigs have been around for a long time as have companies who help successful independent consultants find interesting work. The digital talent...Mortgages and the #Gig Economy
Getting a mortgage is one of the challenges for independent workers in the #GigEconomy. Lenders typically qualify loan applicants based on employment income as reported on a W2. There could be significant other income reported on 1099s, but that seldom seemed...Cool Gig Companies – Moonlighting – “A Platform of the People”
Many people complain that the #GigEconomy creates low wage jobs with no benefits and is therefore a negative for society. What this perspective fails to recognize is that for so many, the #GigEconomy represents a tremendous opportunity to complement an existing...#CoolGigCompanies: Thor – Blockchain Solutions for Independent Workers
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