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Hirurg | E+ | Getty ImagesWith the start of tax season approaching, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are split on the future of Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program.Direct File, which recently expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states, processed roughly 140,000 returns in 2024 during the pilot that launched mid-season. The pilot covered simple returns in 12 states.The program has been controversial among Republicans, who have pushed to end the free filing service. The critique has raised questions about Direct File’s future, particularly under GOP control of the White House, Senate and the House of Representatives. More from Personal…
I Am SeaweedMm And Something Happens Here (MASHH) Nafa Studio Theatre Jan 16, 8pmThe constant imperative to expand under pressure is gently questioned in 28-year-old Singaporean theatremaker Cheryl Ho’s largely autobiographical 60-minute sketch.Liberated from the cubicle of office work and its staid cycle of days, freelancer Sheryl – a thinly veiled stand-in for Ho – should feel happy that she is her own boss. But running from teaching classes to voice-over gigs still feels like a punishing rhythm that leaves her squeezed dry. She finds some solace – not without a dash of suspicion – in therapy. There are resonances…
A trader works at his desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the first session of the new year on January 2, 2025, in New York City.Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty ImagesStock futures ticked higher early Friday, as Wall Street looks complete its first weekly gain of the new year.Futures tied to the 30-stock Dow added 146 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.For the week, the Dow and S&P 500 are up 2.9% and 1.9%, respectively. That puts them on pace for their biggest…
Benjamin Raepa, widely known as Benji PNG Freelancer, is transforming Papua New Guinea’s creative landscape by empowering musicians, freelancers, and other creatives to embrace global opportunities while maintaining their cultural identity. With over eight years of experience in sales leadership and business development in industries such as FMCG, telecommunications, and satellite broadband services, Raepa has transitioned from corporate leadership to freelance advocacy. His mission is to equip Papua New Guineans with tools and knowledge to succeed in freelancing and music monetization. Benjamin credits his early understanding of the music industry to the mentorship of Oala Moi, a pioneer in PNG’s…
Investing.com– Gold prices steadied near a one-month high in Asian trade on Friday, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and policy under incoming President Donald Trump spurred some haven demand. Among industrial metals, copper prices rose tracking positive gross domestic product data from top importer China, as recent stimulus measures appeared to be bearing fruit. Metal markets benefited from weakness in the dollar, which was set to break a six-week winning streak following soft inflation data. But signs of strength in consumer spending and the labor market still kept the greenback relatively well bid. Gold benefited from weakness in the…
Approximately 78% of CEOs say that non-degree-holding freelancers provide more value to their … [+] organizations than their degree-holding employeesgetty The workplace is evolving, and one of the most fundamental shifts that is poised to revolutionize the economy is the prevalence of freelance workers. In fact, Upwork’s recent In-Demand Skills of 2025 report noted that employed professionals now rely on freelance workers to help them accomplish their tasks, while 48% of companies plan to increase hiring of freelance workers this year. Specifically, “nearly half (49%) of full-time workers now rely on freelancers to address critical gaps to help them do…
Three years ago, leading Wall Street experts predicted that the world was entering a decade-long commodity supercycle wherein leading commodities including oil, natural gas, iron ore and copper would soar to new highs and remain elevated. Goldman Sachs global head of commodities research Jeffrey Currie predicted that the fundamental setup in the commodities complex including oil and metals was incredibly bullish. According to Currie, there has been a complete redirection of capital over the past few years due in large part to poor returns in the oil and gas sector, with flows moving away from old world economy investing style…
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Did you know that half of businesses are started from home? You can own and operate all kinds of businesses remotely, from an online store that you manage by yourself to large scale ventures with physical locations and teams of employees. Ahead, discover 40 home business ideas to kick-start your entrepreneurship journey, along with guidance on how to make them work for you. 40 best home business ideas Buy products in bulk and sell them online Sell homemade products Start a dropshipping store Start a print-on-demand business Offer online services Teach online classes Monetize your expertise Grow an audience you…
Even as freelancers are reshaping workforce strategies, their rise doesn’t necessarily threaten full-time roles. “It complements them,” said Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Upwork Research Institute. In a study released in October, Upwork found that 85% of top-performing companies — which it labels “work innovators” — view freelancers as vital, with 91% planning to expand their use over the next year. Only 71% of non top-performing companies see freelancers as critical to success, Monahan said. While cost savings, such as not paying benefits, could sometimes be a factor in hiring freelancers, it is not the primary driver of freelance…
