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Aging Workers Find Flexibility But Not Peace of Mind in 'Gig Economy'

KQED News Staff

Feb 19, 2016 at

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When you hear "gig economy," you might picture a millennial, driving for Uber or Lyft, or picking up your groceries for a service like Task Rabbit. But a lot of those independent contractors are financially strapped Baby Boomers.

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