no doubt the gig economy is still the rage and growing.

The most popular mutual funds track indexes such as the S&P 500, which is comprised of around 500 of the largest companies in the U.S. Index funds usually come with very low fees for the funds’ investors, and occasionally no fee at all. These low costs help investors keep more of the funds’ returns for themselves and can be a great way to build wealth over time.

Weiss says behavioral issues such as a lack of impulse control are at the root of many financial problems. That's why he suggests you "hack your mind and not your money." In other words, look for ways to put your money out of sight and out of mind to avoid spending it impulsively. One of the easiest ways to do that is by maximizing contributions to a workplace retirement plan, like a 401(k). Contributions are automatically deducted from paychecks so you never see the money, and many employers will match a percentage of employee contributions. As a bonus, employee deposits may be eligible for a tax deduction.



Background and education in fine art can also allow you to craft a work/life balance that suits you. “I’m a fine art photojournalist freelancer,” said Nancy Grace Horton, adjunct faculty at SNHU. “In my current lifestyle, I'm an adjunct professor; then I work on my fine artwork. I have a couple (of) galleries who sell my work, and I also do residencies and receive grants.”
Why did we separate teachers from tutors? The former usually work full-time for a school. On the other hand, the latter often works part-time to help students with their school subjects.



When you earn income from work in the United States, you’re subject to a host of taxes, such as state and federal income taxes, as well as employment taxes that fund systems such as Social Security and Medicare. Passive income is taxed differently and, generally, less heavily.
With applications of Defi (Decentralised Finance) increasingly taking center stage, you can put your crypto-assets to work in order to generate maximum returns with minimal risks. (Image: Shutterstock)