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Understanding Gig Work for Retirement Security

Written by Darby Joyce | June 8, 2022

 

Millions of Americans partake in gig work to earn money, whether they drive for Uber, sell products on Etsy, walk dogs in their neighborhoods, or babysit. However, reporting on income earned through gig work can be complicated, and failing to do so may have unintended consequences. Kogod School of Business professor Caroline Bruckner has extensively studied gig work since 2015, and her research has demystified many of the questions surrounding how to pay taxes and save money as a gig worker. Since she began her research, the conversation around gig work has evolved considerably as people better understand how many people work in these circumstances.