Ben Huber

SEATTLE — The Emerald City’s gig economy is undergoing a significant transformation following the enactment of a new minimum wage law — the “PayUp” policy package — aimed at ensuring fair compensation for app-based workers. The legislation, which went into effect on January 13, 2024, mandates minimum payment based on the time worked and miles…

In a landscape where inflation has become a central economic narrative, the disparity between the expected impact of inflation on prices and the actual price hikes observed across various sectors has sparked a heated debate about corporate practices. While inflation certainly plays a pivotal role in driving costs up, the extent to which companies have…

Roku, a leading TV streaming platform, is expanding its content library with the introduction of original programming, marking a significant step into the realm of content creation. Among the new slate of Roku Originals, “Side Hustlers” emerges as a standout series, promising to captivate audiences with its unique blend of entrepreneurship and reality competition. Premiere…

Carrier promotions or manufacture-specific trade-in programs almost always the best bang for your buck when it comes to buying a new cell phone. Bring in an old phone, get a — often generous — credit toward a new one. Unfortunately, these programs are usually limited in what models they’ll accept, especially if the device is…

Launched in 2011, Rover has quickly become the world’s largest online marketplace for pet-sitting services. From dog walking and daycare to boarding and house sitting, needy pet owners look to independent contractors to provide these essential services when there’s no room left at the inn for their furry friends. But just because it’s the largest…

Sweatcoin is a free mobile app where users earn rewards for the daily step activity tracked by their smartphone. It was the #1 most downloaded Health & Fitness App in 2022 and now boasts 140 million users. I downloaded Sweatcoin in June of 2019 and have since tracked 6,071,005 steps. While I’ve cashed out $320…

If you’ve participated in the seasonal job market in the past, you’re probably acutely aware of employer desperation when it comes to filling roles to meet holiday demand.  This year is setting up to be no different. And while the numbers aren’t as eye-popping as they’ve been in years past, due to low unemployment and…

If you’ve taken more than a few laps around the sun, you know full well that battle lines are drawn in the sand come November 1st. On one side are the boring folk who actually celebrate Fall. On the other are the sane people that start preparing for a Yuletide celebration. But in an age…

If you’ve read other Survey Junkie reviews, you’ve likely heard that it’s an easy way to make money online. And while that may be partly true, that doesn’t mean it’s a good fit for everyone. For example, if your goal is to make a lot of money, save for a major goal like buying a…

If you’re looking for an easy way to earn extra money online, you’ve probably seen it written that paid online surveys are one such way to go. You can get started in just a few minutes, and you don’t need any sort of special skill or even prior experience. Simply put, you’ll be sharing your…