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The Best Freelance Side Gigs for Professionals

  • FlexJobs identified the best 25 freelance side jobs for working professionals who may be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The gig economy was booming even before the pandemic, with nearly one-third of workers finding supplemental sources of income
  • Side gigs can lead to more flexible work or opportunities for full-time work
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Economists Push For Additional Direct Cash Payments to Aid Economy

  • A group of 153 economists calls for additional direct cash payments to Americans to help stimulate the economy
  • Payments under the CARES Act helped boost spending among lower income households, mostly for essentials
  • Supplemental unemployment funds set to expire at end of July
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Restaurant Owner Warns That Opening and Closing Cycle Could Devastate Food Service Industry

  • Junior’s Cheesecake owner Alan Rosen told CNBC that restaurants forced to shut down a second time may not be able to reopen
  • Restaurants take huge financial hit when they purchase food and are unable to sell it
  • Some states roll back eat-in service as COVID-19 counts rise
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