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Welcome to the Financial Friday Round-Up, where we scour the web for the best things to read, watch, or listen to regarding finance every week. Check out the links below for advice on preparing your taxes as early as today, strategies for a strong fourth quarter, a report on gas prices, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side Hustles Are Helping Many Close The Income Gap In The Pandemic\u2014Here\u2019s What To Look For<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A report from Forbes <\/em>shows that second jobs have been helping many to support themselves in the pandemic, and a significant portion of the workforce has been getting creative when figuring out how to generate a supplementary income. The number of freelancers has been steadily growing, along with their demand \u2014 read here for many inspiring side hustle stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You\u2019re Unemployed, Working From a New State or Freelancing Due to the Pandemic, Start Preparing Your Taxes Now<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Next year\u2019s tax season is set to be a tumultuous one with many Americans accounting for big changes when filing, be it a job loss, unemployment checks, or freelance work on the side. It never hurts to get started early, and this useful article from Money <\/em>outlines everything you may need to take into consideration for the next tax deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Strategies Champions Use to Win The Fourth Quarter<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Worth <\/em>published a motivational piece on how leaders can inspire themselves to lead confidently and courageously during the fourth quarter. Read this for strategies on how to be a great leader, including training your body daily, elevating your thinking, and demanding excellence from those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gasoline Prices to Cool This Fall<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This short report from Kiplinger <\/em>forecasts that gas prices \u2014 which have already held steady at around $2.17 per gallon for a while \u2014 are looking to fall slowly to around $2 toward the end of autumn. Read this for a better look at how demand affects oil prices and why this dip in price may come to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out our other Financial Friday Round-Up posts for more great reads!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Financial Friday Round-Up: October 12 – October 16, 2020<\/a>
Financial Friday Round-Up: October 4 – October 9, 2020<\/a>
Financial Friday Round-Up: September 28 – October 2, 2020<\/a>
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