gig economy

More Than 1 in 10 Gen Z’s Buy What Influencers Recommend
More Than 1 in 10 Gen Z’s Buy What Influencers Recommend
October 02, 2025  |  Social Commerce

Generation Z is often portrayed as a disruptive force, reinventing money, work and consumption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
August 26, 2025  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
Thunes and Ontop Team to Streamline Freelancer Payments
August 11, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Money movement platform Thunes launched a partnership with payroll company Ontop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions 
Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions 
August 07, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Employment marketplace Upwork appears to be expanding beyond its freelancer-focused roots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fiverr Revenue Climbs 15% on ‘Surging Demand’ for AI Expertise
Fiverr Revenue Climbs 15% on ‘Surging Demand’ for AI Expertise
July 30, 2025  |  Earnings

Demand for workers with artificial intelligence skills was a boon for Fiverr in the second quarter, according to a Wednesday (July 30)  earnings press release....

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Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
July 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

With the news Tuesday (July 8) that consumers expect inflation to hold steady over the next 12 months at 3%, the focus turns to the...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave
June 03, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Borderless work requires borderless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
June 02, 2025  |  Disbursements

Imagine you’re owed a payment, whether it’s a gig paycheck, an insurance claim or a loan disbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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