This infographic is a doozy but is rich with data and the potential for some great discussions. From Visual Capitalist: 

Questions for your students:

• Have you heard the term “gig economy” before? What does it mean to you?
• Are you surprised by the size of the “gig economy?”
• What are some examples of gig economy services?
• What are the pros/cons of working in this type of arrangement?
• Would you like a job like this? Why or why not?
• Do you know the difference between being a contractor (aka freelancer) and an employee?

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Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.