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A boomer Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates over half of that was lost to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:17

Photo illustration of Dean Ceran. — Dean Ceran works for Uber between 50 and 60 hours a week. Driving expenses significantly reduce his business profits.
Dean Ceran

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

What are tax credits?

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:15

Tech Insider

Our experts answer readers' tax questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess tax products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

Personal Finance, Taxes, Sustainability, pfi-reference, personal-finance-insider, Tax, Taxes

A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 13:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jason McConahy says driving for Uber and Lyft has provided him a valuable social outlet.
Jason McConahy

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

A Gen Xer who secretly works 3 full-time remote jobs and makes $344,000 paid off his mortgage and is saving to send his kids to college debt-free

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:06

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A man works at a computer on a standing desk in an office. Only his silhouette is visible in front of a window shut by blinds — Joseph (not pictured) works three full-time remote jobs without his employers knowing.
REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

economy, Careers, economy, remote-work, Overemployed, Tech, Inflation

A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Mark McCann says Lyft driving was a better fit for him in retirement than a traditional part-time job.
Mark McCann

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Retirement

A Gen Z college student who drives for Uber Eats and DoorDash shares how he uses 'multi-apping' to make money

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Joseph Kaiser, 26, said "multi-apping" has helped boost his Uber Eats and DoorDash earnings.
Joseph Kaiser

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, uber-eats, DoorDash

The best illustrations and photos from Business Insider in 2023

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 13:14

Tech Insider

animated type treatment for 'The Best of Visuals 2023' — Toby Triumph for BI

Media, art, graphic-design, visuals, photo, photography, Freelance

The AI boom could force you to enter the gig economy

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

AI gig economy — The development of generative AI could increase the number of Americans working in gig and freelance jobs.
Getty Images

economy, Tech, economy, Tech, Careers, AI, generative-ai

3 women who drive for Uber and Lyft explain their top strategies for making up to $1,400 a week and getting customer tips

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

woman uber lyft driver — Women are driving for Uber and Lyft and using a variety of strategies to make money. Drivers in the story are not pictured.
AP Photo / Ted S. Warren

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

Women who drive for Uber and Lyft share tips for staying safe in gig-economy jobs

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

women uber lyft driver — Some women Uber and Lyft drivers say they've felt unsafe while working in the gig economy. Drivers in the story are not pictured.
AP Photo / AJ Reynolds