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Article contentThe Whitecourt farmers market’s 2025 season is ongoing with multiple vendors and various products available to locals every Tuesday.Article contentThe market on July 15 had 28 vendors and Market Manager Ann Brown said she anticipates next week’s will have more, including outdoor vendors.Article content“So far, the season has been going great,” Brown told Postmedia. “It’s been very enjoyable meeting new vendors.”Vendors participating in the market this year hail from Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Lac Ste. Anne County, Edson, Valleyview, Edmonton and more, Brown said. Children’s author Chance Hansen from Lac Ste. Anne County set up at the Whitecourt farmers market on July…

The freelance economy is booming, and let’s be real—traditional payment methods can be a massive pain. High fees and sluggish processing times are the norm, which isn’t great for anyone involved. But there’s a silver lining: cryptocurrency. This game changer offers faster, cheaper, and borderless transactions. So, how can we leverage crypto to pay remote freelancers? In this post, we’ll break down the benefits, practical steps, and possible challenges. One of the most appealing aspects of using crypto for cross-border freelancer payments is the cutting down of transaction costs. You can kiss those pesky third-party fees goodbye and focus on…

The Trump administration is finalizing an executive order that would clear the way for 401(k) retirement savings plans to invest in private equity, according to a report.  President Donald Trump is expected to sign the directive soon, though the details are still under discussion and no official date has been set for an announcement, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.  If enacted, the move would represent a major victory for the private equity industry, which has been lobbying for access to the estimated $12.5 trillion currently held in 401(k) accounts.   It would also mark the most aggressive step…

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Freelancers have declared increased taxable earnings this year, compared to 2024, according to data from accounting firms. Based on the returns of their clients, most professionals have declared profits higher than the presumed income, while there are quite a few who are exactly at the limit of the presumed income. This remains to be determined from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue data after the completion of the relevant procedure. Government sources estimate that the increase in taxable profits is the result of recently introduced electronic systems and specifically of electronic books, the reduction in 2024 of acceptable tax return…

 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation director Daniel Rothschild discusses how Americans are feeling about potential Social Security tax hikes on ‘Varney & Co.’ The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program’s online portal around the clock. SSA said earlier this month that its customer service improvement push includes an upgrade of the My Social Security online portal, which will be available to beneficiaries with “uninterrupted, 24/7 access to customers starting mid-July.” Currently, there are times during the week and on weekends when the portal is unavailable. SSA’s My…

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The Future Workforce Index: Evolving talent trends in 2025 and beyondAs the integration of AI across sectors accelerates and business leaders feel competitive pressures mount, they are grappling with growing skills gaps that threaten organizational performance. Traditional employment-centric structures with rigid, pre-pandemic models are failing to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. Upwork, an online marketplace connecting businesses with a global pool of freelance talent, surveyed 3,000 skilled knowledge workers via its Upwork Research Institute and found a significant shift is underway: 28% of skilled knowledge workers now operate as freelancers or independent professionals, seeking greater autonomy, financial control,…

The Australian Dollar strengthens amid renewed optimism, spurred by Trump’s openness to further trade negotiations.Australia’s Consumer Confidence marked a third consecutive monthly increase in July, signalling an improved consumer outlook.President Trump is set to impose tariffs exceeding 10% on smaller countries, including several in Africa and the Caribbean.The Australian Dollar (AUD) advances against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, halting its three-day losing streak. The AUD/USD pair appreciates as the US Dollar edges lower amid renewed optimism, driven by US President Donald Trump’s willingness to further engage in trade discussions. Trump indicated the possibility of negotiating with the European Union…

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