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Closing the Gig Gap: The Push for Specialized Insurance in the App-Based Economy | Insurify

The gig economy has grown rapidly, giving millions of Americans the chance to work as freelancers and contractors and in remote roles. More than 10% of the American workforce uses the gig economy as their primary source of income, according to Gig Economy Data Hub. But even with this stunning

The Iran War Has Shocked Gas Prices. Here’s What That Means for Car Insurance

The U.S. war with Iran has added a new layer of uncertainty to the global economy. The conflict has led to rising oil prices and supply chain breakdowns, raising questions about what other costs it could drive up. For now, car and home insurance companies aren’t raising alarm

Consumers deserve the truth about their beef | Emily Marburger

Montanans know the difference between something that is real and something that is marketed to look real. That matters when you are talking about beef. For years, ranchers across Montana have watched foreign beef enter the American market, get processed or repackaged domestically, then receive labels that suggest it is

Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up

(The Center Square) – Democratic senators are advancing a series of proposals to tax America's wealthiest households, with supporters projecting trillions in new federal revenue. Critics, however, argue the plans would generate far less than promised while creating economic and legal complications. Democrats have introduced four major proposals this

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the

DPHHS hosts disability employment summit

The Department of Health and Human Services recently hosted its fourth annual Disability Employment Summit in an effort to increase job access for Montanans. DPHHS reported there are around 79,000 Montanans with disabilities aged 18 to 64. There are about 41,000 Montanans with disabilities in the workforce and

Trump says tariffs never came up during China trip

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Friday that tariffs never came up during his two-day trip to China, even as his administration works to replace a tariff regime the U.S. Supreme Court struck down with a new one that could hit importers as early as July. "