In the land of opportunity, the American dream has traditionally been defined by a single, full-time job that provides the income and benefits necessary to sustain a comfortable lifestyle for a family. However, with shifts in economic realities and growing income inequality, many, maybe even most, Americans find that this traditional employment model is insufficient. The rise of the “gig economy” and the increasing popularity of side-hustles serves as a testament to the changing landscape of work in the United States.
The Growing Wealth Gap: A Problem for the United States
A startling statistic was highlighted in a recent article by Daniel de Visé for USA TODAY: the top 1% of American earners now control more wealth than the nation's entire middle class. This statement, backed by Federal Reserve statistics, puts into perspective the...