Practical guides for gig drivers

A simple way to judge an Instacart batch using item count, shop time, heavy items, and the miles after checkout.

Para was shut down after it linked to gig accounts. Here is how on-phone screen reading shows offer math without that login.

Why a cheap offer can cost you money, and how to count wear on the car before you tap accept.

How to run Uber, DoorDash, and Lyft at the same time without chasing every ping and ending up with worse pay per hour.

A practical guide to mileage logs you can explain later, without handing your location to a middleman.

Gross pay is not take-home pay. See how the 15.3% self-employment tax, gas, and mileage deductions change what you keep.

Learn why dollars per mile is a fast first check, and why it still misses wait time, the drive back, and gas.

Compare the standard mileage deduction (72.5¢ Jan–Jun and 76¢ Jul–Dec) with actual vehicle expenses, receipt rules, and what to keep if you are audited.