Self-employed borrowers need additional documentation, such as bank statements or tax returns, to prove income stability.

As you progress through adulthood, there are pivotal moments when proving your income becomes necessary. These moments often mark significant milestones, paving the way for exciting life changes like ...

Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The tactics everyday people use to “FIRE” and pursue their dreams. When inflation rises rapidly, few workers are left unscathed.

If you made money last year from a side hustle or gig work, tax time can feel stressful and confusing. We're here to help. Self-employment taxes are the Social Security and Medicare taxes individuals ...

Hobby income differs from other types of income (like self-employment income and income from your side hustle), and the IRS taxes each type differently. Determining whether your revenue stream ...

Applying for a mortgage can be difficult, especially for people with nontraditional income sources, like self-employed workers, small business owners, gig workers, freelancers and anyone else who ...