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Robert Jellison

Los Angeles, Reston, Taipei
Covers:  The gig economy, personal finance, internet culture, and the state of online media.

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Safe, Legal, Ethical: The Case for & Against Selling Blood Plasma

Safe, Legal, Ethical: The Case for & Against Selling Blood Plasma

Side Hustles — Donating plasma for money is legal in the US, but not in most other countries in the world. Is this practice safe and ethical?

Tech Meets Text: Freelancers Discuss AI and Writing in 2024

Tech Meets Text: Freelancers Discuss AI and Writing in 2024

sidehustles.com — No industry has been disrupted by AI more than freelance writing. Find out what 11 experienced writers think about AI in 2024.

You'll Own Nothing & Be Happy: Great Reset Conspiracy Explained

You'll Own Nothing & Be Happy: Great Reset Conspiracy Explained

WalletCrowd — What's with that "you'll own nothing and be happy" quote from the World Economic Forum? Is it real, and what does it have to do with the Great Reset?

Interview: Spencer Jakab, Author of The Revolution That Wasn't

Interview: Spencer Jakab, Author of The Revolution That Wasn't

sidehustles.com — Spencer Jakab wrote the book on the infamous GameStop short squeeze. Two years later, we talked with him about his book and investing as a side hustle.

Interview: Barbara Erskine of the World Economic Forum

Interview: Barbara Erskine of the World Economic Forum

WalletCrowd — We interviewed Barbara Erskine and discussed the World Economic Forum, its current reputation, and the online conspiracy theories about it.

Is Driving for Uber Eats Still Worth It in 2024? An Uber Driver's Perspective

Is Driving for Uber Eats Still Worth It in 2024? An Uber Driver's Perspective

sidehustles.com — It's still possible to make money with Uber Eats, although it isn't a free meal ticket.

Survey: How Credit Scores Relate to Demographics, August 2022

Survey: How Credit Scores Relate to Demographics, August 2022

financejar.com — There are definite correlations between credit scores and income, age, racial background, and even body weight, but the relationships aren't always what you'd expect.

Analysis of the Price of Renters Insurance in California

Analysis of the Price of Renters Insurance in California

insurism.com — We collected data on the price of renters insurance offered by every major California insurer.

Debt Collector Harassment: What It Is and How to Stop It

Debt Collector Harassment: What It Is and How to Stop It

financejar.com — Learn about the laws that protect you from debt collectors and how you can enforce your rights.

Review of Lemonade's Renters Insurance

Review of Lemonade's Renters Insurance

insurism.com — We recommend Lemonade's renters insurance if you're tech-savvy and are comfortable with an automated system handling your insurance claims, but not if you prefer getting personalized service from an agent.