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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020. In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. By engaging in online gig work, new opportunities have emerged all over the world.

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What Is the Creator Economy and Where Do You Fit into It?

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Kiersten and Julien (@richandregular) themselves left the real estate industry to invest more in being creators through podcasting, blogging, making videos and more. 6 reasons a couple who retired in their 40s were ‘relieved’ they sold their rental properties right before the pandemic ” on Business Insider.

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What Leslie Jordan’s Legacy Can Teach Us About Pivoting to a Third Act

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And in life, often your first act is devoted to childhood and education, your second to career and family and your third, following retirement, is how you choose to fill your golden years in service to the legacy you wish to leave. Novels have a beginning, middle and end. Leslie Jordan was likely familiar with third acts.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)? What is a recession? Where can I cut back on the rest of my spending if it becomes necessary?

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Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement

Small Business Labs

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Closure Scenarios

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Based on an industry by industry analysis (1), our base case estimate is 21% of U.S. employer small businesses will close in 2020 (2) (3).     Notes: (1) Our analysis looked at industry level historical closure rates (see the U.S.   This is about 1.2 million small businesses.  

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The Intuit 2020 Report - 20 Trends for the Next Decade

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Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?   This report is the first in a series of Intuit 2020 research and forecast reports. 

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