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Interest Rates Are Dropping — What It Means for Your Side Income

The Fed cut rates again. Here is what that means for your savings, your side-hustle loans, and the small business credit you have been thinking about getting.

$1.2B in Class Action Settlements You Can Still Claim

There are currently 14 active settlements with July 2026 deadlines. If you used any of these services, you may be owed money — claim deadlines are coming up fast.

Small-Cap Dividend Stocks That Are Actually Paying Out

Not every dividend stock is worth owning. We track the ones paying consistently and the ones about to cut. Right now, 7 small-cap dividend payers are worth a look.

Small-Cap Dividend Stocks That Are Actually Paying Out

Not every dividend stock is worth owning. We track the ones paying consistently and the ones about to cut. Right now, 7 small-cap dividend payers are worth a look for income investors.

Top pick: Realty Income (O) — paying 5.8% yield, has raised dividends for 25 consecutive years.

This Week's Market Movers Affecting Gig Economy Stocks

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and gig economy stocks have been moving on macro data. Here is the breakdown of what moved and why — with a look at what to watch next week.

$1.2B in Class Action Settlements You Can Still Claim

There are currently 14 active settlements with July 2026 deadlines. If you used any of these services, you may be owed money — claim deadlines are coming up fast.

High value claim: If you used Venmo between 2018–2023, you may qualify for the $26.4M settlement.

Side Income Tax Changes for 2026 — What You Need to Know

New IRS rules for gig economy earners take effect this year. Self-employment tax thresholds changed, and the home office deduction rules were updated. Here is what changed and what it means for your income.

Payment App Settlement Updates — CashApp, PayPal, Zelle

Three major payment app settlements are still open. Check if you qualify and what the current claim amounts look like. Deadline for the largest ($78M) is August 15, 2026.

ETFs for Passive Income — 5 Picks That Actually Distribute

Not all income ETFs are created equal. Some have high fees, some distribute return of capital instead of actual income. We rank the 5 most reliable monthly dividend ETFs for side-income builders.

Quarterly Tax Calculator for Gig Economy Earners

If you earn more than $400 in self-employment income, you owe quarterly taxes. Here is a simple calculator plus the exact deadlines for Q2 2026. Avoid the penalty — set aside ~25% of every gig payment.

High-Yield Savings Account Rates — Updated June 2026

Savings rates have shifted with the Fed cuts. The best high-yield accounts are now paying 4.5–5.0%. If you are sitting on cash in a 0.1% account, this is costing you real money. Here are the top 5 accounts right now.

Deductions Side Hustlers Always Miss

Home office, phone plan, software subscriptions, equipment, education — most side-hustlers leave thousands on the table at tax time. Here is the complete list of deductions the IRS allows that most people forget to claim.