Jeff Proctor

The side hustle economy continues to thrive, with side hustlers reporting higher earnings while putting in fewer hours. According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 36% of U.S. adults are making extra money from side jobs, a slight decrease from 39% last year. However, their average monthly earnings have risen to $891, up from $810…

“I feel the world is driven by stories and there’s so much power in what we have to share. Through stories we can help other people, we can inspire, we can inform, we can teach.” That was Javier Ortega-Araiza’s response when asked what inspired him to become a freelance writer. And, despite being a journalism…

Investing in real estate can seem daunting, especially for those new to the scene. Platforms like Fundrise are making it easier for everyday investors to enter a market previously only accessible to big players. Recently, Fundrise has taken a step further by introducing venture capital investing to its suite of services. As both a financial…

The online course industry is bustling with new creators coming onto the scene every day.  And despite the crowded market, there are still plenty of opportunities to get paid for teaching what you know. Michael Muinos is proof that, with the right offer marketed towards the right people, there is still room for new course creators. …

Ah, the sweet joy of tax season—said no one ever, right? Except perhaps when that tax refund deposit hits. Suddenly, all that number crunching and receipt gathering feels worth it. This year, Americans are seeing an average federal tax refund of $3,028.[1] Now the real fun begins: deciding what to do with this unexpected windfall….

Imagine you’re in a typical Monday morning meeting, sipping your third cup of coffee, when your boss casually asks, “So, what did everyone do this weekend?” Before you know it, you blurt out, “I onboarded 2 new clients for my fitness coaching business!” and suddenly, all eyes are on you—especially your boss’s. Oops. In today’s…

In a world where inflation is here to stay, the allure of side hustles seems to be at an all time high. With insights from individuals across the United States, our latest study peels back the curtain on the inner workings of the side hustle economy. It reveals not just the economic motivations driving people…

Sheershak Agarwal is not your average entrepreneur. An immigrant with a dream and a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Sheershak wasn’t satisfied with the status quo of being a software engineer at Qualcomm. He wanted a challenge outside of work. His Shopify side hustle, IVORY & EBONY, offers water-repellent…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The gig economy — think driving for Uber, freelancing as a graphic designer, or fixing sinks as a handyman — has turned many of us into our own bosses. This freedom is great, but it comes with a twist: taxes. Luckily, the IRS recently released new guidance aimed to make tax time…

As the Big Game approaches, bringing with it the spectacle of highly anticipated commercials, DoorDash has announced a giveaway that’s capturing attention far beyond its usual customer base. In what’s being billed as the most expansive Big Game giveaway yet, the local commerce giant is offering fans a chance to win items from every commercial…