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In these economically uncertain times (tariffs, inflation, a struggling job market), side hustles have never made more sense. If you’re struggling to find a career-long position or a 9-to-5 gig, or you need additional income to supplement either of those, a freelance hustle for extra cash may just be your best bet. Check Out: 12 Totally Free Ways To Make Enough Passive Income To Quit Your Job Learn More: I’m a Retired Boomer: 6 Bills I Canceled This Year That Were a Waste of Money To that end, GOBankingRates has culled together a list of 25 freelance ideas for extra…

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More than a year after the Powerball jackpot last topped $1 billion, the prize has climbed back to that level ahead of Saturday night’s drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.After 39 drawings without a winner, the $1 billion prize ranks as the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, according to the consortium that runs the lottery. The last $1 billion jackpot was claimed in April 2024, and the biggest since then was a $526.5 million win in March.To claim the prize, you’ll need to beat odds of 1 in 292,201,338 and match all six numbers, including the red Powerball. Smaller prizes…

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The rise in the contingent workforce has been one of the most significant trends in the labor market in the last few decades. The notion of the on-demand workforce was first brought to popular attention by Dan Pink in 2001 when he published Free Agent Nation, in which he predicted a future dominated by independent workers. It was a few years from the publication of that until sharing economy behemoths such as Uber and Lyft emerged alongside gig economy platforms such as UpWork and Etsy, but they have grown at a tremendous pace, with their ascendency causing ripples throughout the…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed down by -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -1.22%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) fell -0.68%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) fell -1.31%. Stock indexes retreated on Friday, weighed down by weakness in technology stocks.  Marvell Technology tumbled more than -18% to lead semiconductor stocks lower after reporting that Q2 data center revenue missed estimates.  Also, Dell Technologies fell more than -8% to lead computer hardware stocks lower after reporting tighter profit margins on AI servers.    Join…

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s health care regulators say executive compensation of the state’s health insurance providers is out of line with health care reform goals and the law.According to Vermont State Statute 18 VSA § 9371, health care costs must be contained, and growth in health care spending in Vermont must balance the health care needs of the population with the ability to pay for such care. After reviewing Blue Cross Blue Shield’s and MVP’s proposals for rate increases, Green Mountain Care Board Chair Owen Foster says executive salary spending is not making Vermont’s health care more affordable. “State…

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Launching a home business on a budget has never been more accessible, with countless opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to start profitable ventures from their living rooms. The cheapest business ideas to start from home often require nothing more than a computer, internet connection, and your existing skills or interests. Low-startup-cost businesses are becoming increasingly viable in today’s digital economy, so you don’t need thousands of dollars or a commercial lease to begin building your entrepreneurial dreams. Nearly 90 percent of millionaires are business owners, proving that the path to financial independence often begins with taking that first entrepreneurial leap.The following…

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An Israeli “double-tap” strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed at least 20 people, including four journalists, medical staff and a rescuer, according to Palestinian authorities. Pictured Left: AP freelancer Mariam Dagga, who was killed in the strike. Right: An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza Strip Monday (AP Photos/Jehad Alshrafi/Leo Correa)An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis has killed at least 20 people, including four journalists, a member of Gaza’s Civil Defence, and medical staff, according to Palestinian authorities. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Israel carried out a “double-tap” strike, with the first missile followed by another moments later…

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