Gig Workers

One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income

One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
One-Third of Millennials Now Rely on Gig Payments and Tips as Primary Income
February 27, 2026  |  Gig Economy

Nearly one-third of millennials depend on transactional payouts from gig work and tips as their main source of income, replacing traditional paychecks with a piecemeal...

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Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work
Stable Jobless Rate Masks Rise in Side Gigs and Involuntary Part-Time Work
February 11, 2026  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ January employment report, released Wednesday (Feb. 11), delivered the kind of headline that suggests calm. Payrolls rose by 130,000 and...

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61% of Gaming Winners Shift to Instant Payouts
61% of Gaming Winners Shift to Instant Payouts
December 11, 2025  |  Money Mobility

A new PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests that the most meaningful trend in instant payments is not how fast money moves but how recipient behavior is...

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Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
Upwork Says AI Projects Drive Growth in Otherwise Sluggish Labor Market
November 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The labor market remained sluggish in the third quarter, but demand for freelance talent in areas related to artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive 2% year-over-year...

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FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
August 26, 2025  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
August 11, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Money movement platform Thunes launched a partnership with payroll company Ontop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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