Glenn Carter writes: “There are many delivery platforms in the new sharing economy space. Good news for you: there’s a lot to choose from. The delivery market in the U.S. is valued at over $70 billion. Specific to food delivery, Americans spend approximately $9 billion a year on take-out. Many sharing economy platforms are tapping into this market by introducing smart technology to deliveries. This in turn is empowering micro-entrepreneurs like you to make side income. If you are making regular trips on a daily basis or have spare time, why not become a deliverer?” (thecasualcapitalist.com)
Zuckerberg Tops Bezos as World’s Fourth Richest
Mark Zuckerberg became the world’s fourth-richest person on Tuesday. “The 31-year-old founder of the largest social network had a $50 billion fortune by the close of regular trading in New York. That vaulted him above America Movil SAB’s Carlos Slim and Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world’s 400 richest people.” Out of the top 10 wealthiest billionaires on Earth, half of them have made their fortunes in technology. (bloomberg.com)
Ways for Middle Class to Close the Income Inequality Gap
A new study shows that the rich are getting richer while the middle class is falling behind. Oxfam has some recommedations to narrow the gap in inequality, but it left out self-responsibility. Steve Siebold shows 15 ways the middle class could help close the income inequality gap by studying how rich people think about money and following their lead. After interviewing more than 1,200 of the self-made wealthy for the last 30 years, Steve Siebold observes that the rich see the world very differently than everyone else. “Middle class believes the road to riches is paved with formal education, while the wealthy believe the road to riches is paved with specific knowledge. Middle class believes money is earned through labor, while the wealthy believe money is earned through thought. Middle class has a lottery mentality, while the wealthy have an action mentality. Middle class believes ambition for wealth is a sin, while the wealthy believe it’s a virtue.” (huffingtonpost.com)
How Uber Profits Even While Its Drivers Aren’t Earning Money
While you make money on Uber even if you don’t own a car, Uber also profits even while its drivers aren’t earning money. Jay Cassano wrote on Vice about Uber drivers’ “dead miles” and an algorithm as your boss. Uber collects data from drivers even during their unpaid time to feeds into the company’s supply and demand algorithms. That means Uber drivers continue to generate money for Uber even when they are not carrying a fare. “Uber is the closest thing to an employer we’ve ever seen in this industry,” said Bhairavi Desai, founder of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance. “They not only direct every aspect of a driver’s workday, they also profit off the entire day through data collection, not just the sale of a product.” (vice.com)
Hillary Won Perfect Coin Toss to Broke 6 Clinton-Sanders Deadlocks in Iowa
The race between the Democrat presidential hopefuls was so tight in the Iowa caucus Monday that in at least six precincts, the decision on awarding a county delegate came down to a coin toss. The chances of winning six coin tosses in a row are just 1.56%, yet Clinton won all six coin toss. Now we know who’s the luckier. (marketwatch.com)
5 Common Tax Mistakes Made by Millennials
An anonymous reader writes: “Millennials, who range in age from early twenties to mid-thirties today, are in a life phase of ongoing change and evolution — from students to graduates to independents to spouses. Navigating the in-betweens of these many major milestones is no cakewalk. In addition to the standard financial commitments that accompany such major milestones, millennials must remain mindful of how their ever-shifting circumstances influence their tax obligation. Here are five common tax mistakes made by millennials to watch out for” by Stefanie O’Connell:
- Filing as a dependent when you’re independent
- Skipping out on health insurance
- Forgetting to deduct student loan interest
- Miscalculating deductions for the cost of relocating
- Withholding too much for taxes
Big Lie About Startups
For anyone interests in big bonus and stock options working for startups in Silicon Valley, beware of the big lie about startups. Danny Crichton writes at TechCrunch that startups in Silicon Valley run on an alchemy of ignorance and that lying is a requisite and daily part of being a founder, the grease that keeps the startup flywheel running. The truth is that most startups fail. The vast, vast majority of startup employees will never exercise their options, let alone become millionaires while doing it. “Founders have to tell the lie – that everything is fine, that a feature is going to launch even though the engineer for that feature hasn’t been hired yet, that payroll will run even though the VC dollars are still nowhere on the horizon,” writes Crichton. “For one of the most hyper-rational populations in the world, Silicon Valley runs off a myth about startup success, of the lowly founder conquering the world.” (techcrunch.com)
Make Money On Uber (or Lyft) Even If You Don’t Own A Car
Glenn Carter writes: “Have you ever dismissed the Uber or Lyft option because you have no vehicle? Or because your vehicle does not meet their criteria? All hope is not lost. This post is for you. Or for anyone else looking to start fresh in the ride-sharing world. So, what if you were to drive 2 hours a day on weekdays? That is a possible income stream of $190 a week, or $760 a month. Not bad, and you would still have your weekends.”
Indeed, driving for Uber can generate extra income depending on your schedule. Have you tried to make money by driving for Uber? (thecasualcapitalist.com)
Do These 3 Things to Motivate Employees
A recent Gallup poll showed that 70% of employees are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” at work. In order to motivate employees, do these 3 things well.
- Inspiration: “It is important that your culture be infused with meaning. Studies show that people who have a sense of purpose are more focused, creative, and resilient, so leaders should make a point of reminding employees how their work is improving people’s lives.”
- Kindness: “We are profoundly social creatures. Companionship and recognition are more important than even high salaries in promoting employee loyalty. Other research confirms that positive and warm relationships are one of the most important predictors of psychological well-being.”
- Self-Care: “Exercise, breaks from work, relaxation practices, and more strict boundaries between work and home can reduce job stress and increase employee well-being and engagement. A well-rested staff is a happier and higher-performing one.”
(hbr.org)
The Important of Frugality
An anonymous reader writes: “Frugality has allowed me to: Chase my dream career, even though it’s low-paying and inconsistent work. Lessen my impact on the environment. It’s an excellent way to go green. Save up an emergency fund that’s given me the freedom to move when I want and leave terrible jobs. Find money I thought I didn’t have so I could save up for retirement. Free up money to buy more expensive quality items that last longer, rather than cheaper versions that break quickly. Completely change the way I view objects and money, for the better.” An article on US News shows why frugality is so important. It lists the five basic skills you can work on to get started saving money and living the frugal life. (usnews.com)
Automatically Tweet Complaints About Your Slow Internet To Provider
An anonymous reader writes: “Contacting your internet provider to complain about slow browsing speeds is a tiresome chore which none of us enjoy, but one man has found a solution. He has configured a Raspberry Pi computer to automatically tweet a complaint to Comcast when his internet falls below 50Mbps, well below the 150Mbps he pays for.” It would be nice if more providers take the initiative themselves to provide customers easy way to report problems. (ibtimes.co.uk)
Want to Fire Your Boss? Better Save Money Now
For young people saving money is a real challenge. After graduating with big student loans, they have to compete in a brutal job market with stagnant pays. “There’s nothing more valuable than that freedom to walk toward your own better future on your own terms,” Stefanie O’Connell, 29, said. “It’s peace of mind that today’s 20-year-olds need and are craving,” in such an unstable job market. Here are some tips from MarketWatch about saving money now so you can fire your boss later.
- Get emotionally connected to your finances
- Figure out exactly how much you need to live the life you want
- Find a way to hold yourself accountable
- Spend as if you’ve already quit your job
- Automate your savings
- Always be looking to make more money
- Regularly check up on your finances
Here are 3 Reasons to Never Buy a New Car
Buying a brand new car has its own benefits such as latest safety technologies and options and free from mechanical problems. However, buying new car is hardly ever worth it financially. If you’re deciding between buying new car or used car, here are 3 reasons to never buy a new car from Wise Bread.
- The obvious reason — you’ll pay more
- Faster Depreciation and negative equity
- You get more for the money buying used
Whatever you choose, good luck on your decision. But be sure to consider it from financial perspective. (wisebread.com)
9 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
American spends almost $19 billion per year for Valentine’s Day. That means on February 14 the average person shells out $142.31. Men spend $190.53, while women spend $96.58 on gifts. Well, you don’t have to measure how much you love by how much you spend. Here are 9 frugal ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by Everything Finance.
- Go on a date … at home
- Have a movie night
- Give a massage
- Leave hidden notes everywhere
- Have a fondue date
- Write love letters to each other
- Plan a scavenger hunt
- Spend it with someone who’s lonely
- Opting out of Valentine’s Day
U.S News also shows a frugal list to celebrate Valentine’s Day. (everythingfinanceblog.com)
Best Jobs With No Experience
For those just graduate from school and lack any practical experience, no-experience-needed jobs are indeed out there. Money Crashers list 15 best paid jobs with no experience needed. Starting from these entry-level jobs can lead to growth opportunities as you progress in your career. Also, check on Money Crashers to see the details about salary estimates and employment requirements for these 15 jobs. Let’s look at the list:
- Delivery Driver
- Bill Collector
- Garbage Collector
- Security Guard
- Bartender
- School Bus Driver
- Real Estate Broker
- Entry Level Oilfield Worker
- Cable TV Installer
- 18-Wheel Truck Driver
- Human Resources Assistant
- Table Games Dealer
- Taxi Driver
- Library Technician
- Police Officer
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