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When Your Income Varies

Whether you work in the new "gig" economy or have a job with "on call" hours, learn how to make the most of your variable income.
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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Variable Income

In today's rapidly evolving economy, the traditional 9-to-5 job with a stable salary is becoming increasingly rare. A significant portion of the workforce now faces the challenges of income volatility, whether by choice or necessity. According to a recent study by the U.S. Federal Reserve, nearly one-third of Americans experience substantial fl...
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Jobs That Come With Variable Income

A couple of generations ago, stable, full-time employment was the norm. And it was a pretty cozy arrangement: You found a good job at a solid company, worked there 40 years, then collected a gold watch and a full pension on your way out the door.Today, the landscape is almost unrecognizably different. Part-time jobs have exploded in number. Job-hop...
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How to Smooth Income Variation With Savings

If you're a part-time worker, a freelancer, or anyone who isn't a full-time salaried employee with benefits, the odds are good you're familiar with income volatility. Not knowing how much money you'll earn from week to week or month to month can have enormous repercussions on your daily life. It impacts your ability to save money, p...
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The Financial Life of a Freelancer

Whether you're a computer programmer, a driver for Uber, or you make your living as a writer, the freelance lifestyle offers a few intriguing advantages: You have plenty of flexibility with your schedule, the commute is as short as it gets, and you're guaranteed to get along with your boss.Yet one aspect of freelancing makes it a non-starte...
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The Financial Life of an Hourly Retail Worker

Budgeting for basics such as food, shelter, and clothing can be challenging when you can't predict how much money you'll earn from week to week.And saving? That can sometimes seem like an impossible dream.This is the reality for many retail workers who are paid by the hour. Because their schedules often fluctuate based on business demand, t...
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Protecting Your Health and Retirement

One of the most significant drawbacks to contract or freelance work, and some part-time work, is a lack of employer-provided health insurance and retirement plan options. Many full-time salaried workers enjoy the security offered by such benefits. Yet, freelance workers risk facing hefty medical bills or an underfunded retirement if they don't ...

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