Gig Work Isn't Just for Millennials -- a Retirement Expert Says It Can Provide the Flexibility and Cash Older Americans Need

Retirement expert Elizabeth White writes in "55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal," that the gig economy is a major opportunity for older Americans, especially during the pandemic, reports Business Insider . She expects freelancing to become routine for baby boomers, as it would offer them not only purpose in retirement, but also bypass ageism in the workplace and supplement often meager retirement savings. "It's definitely not the answer to all of our financial woes," White admits. "But in this environment, where many of us will have to cobble together multiple income streams to make a living, are we being too quick to dismiss 'side-gigging' as only for millennials?" White further posits that self-employment could help older workers return to work, despite voids in resumes or other setbacks, by offering a "path around the rampant age discrimination that many of us experience when looking for traditional work."