Thomas Jefferson imagined a nation of independent, self-reliant Americans who plowed their own fields and created their own destinies. And for a long time, that’s exactly what they did. In 1860, as ...

Over the past year, the Great Resignation has hit the U.S. and global economy. A record-breaking number of employees have quit their jobs, across all sectors. But what exactly is driving this wave of ...

Freelancers are becoming a large part of the national economy. These entrepreneurs are adding to the GDP (which helps us all) and their efforts and mindset are helping many talented individuals become ...

The evidence is mounting. There was a time when a college degree all but guaranteed a job. Not anymore. For decades, entry-level roles served as the primary on-ramp into the workforce for college ...

In 2006, after 41 years of teaching business management, Charlotte Bishop decided to retire from her job at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. She was in her early 60s, had raised two sons as ...

Sydney Hancock pivoted from a symphony musician to freelancer earning six figures. Through Fiverr, Hancock has built her client base and started her own digital marketing agency. Freelancing has ...

Freelancing income exceeds GDP of some major industries - At nearly $1 trillion (approaching 5% of U.S. GDP), freelance income contributes more to the economy than industries such as construction and ...

“Freelancing is a respected, long-term career path,” said Stephane Kasriel, President and CEO of Upwork. “It’s remarkable to see this way of working empowering the youngest generation more than any ...