According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate in January 2022 soared to 9.1 percent. Though it had cooled a bit to 8.2 percent by September, plenty of Americans still feel inflation’s sting. In tough times like these, it’s a little ironic the IRS would come riding in to help, but […]
The economic ocean in the United States has been clear and calm for the last decade. Cheap lending rates made some bad stocks seem good. They also brought in a lot of new money into other investments like real estate and cryptocurrency. But with the Fed raising interest rates, the tide is pulling back quickly. […]
Businesses have enjoyed over a decade of interest rates that barely registered on balance sheets. Unfortunately, that low interest environment has made it easy to forget what to do when the Federal Reserve does raise rates. Some of you have been there, but it’s been a while. Others may be navigating uncharted waters. Either way, […]
The term gig economy was batted around an awful lot the past two years, and with good reason. The number of workers who made money working on short-term contracts or through freelancing grew by 34% in 2020, according to SmallBizTrends. That trend is only expected to grow as the global pandemic continues to shape the […]
So, maybe you’re getting a little tired of working for someone else, or you want to earn some extra income. You’re not alone. More than 68 million Americans list themselves as freelancers. That number may grow to 90 million by 2028, according to a recent Upwork poll. But there are some things to consider before […]
Those with an entrepreneurial spirit are itching to start a business. Finding a business that suits their talents is great, but they also want their businesses to make money and grow. It can be tricky to find the right type of business that fits passion and profit, but we have outlined some small businesses in […]