This article is the second in a two-part series on this topic. To see the whole story, please start with Making and Saving Money in the Sharing Economy, Part I. Airbnb.com What is it? A web and smart phone app that connects people with extra sleeping quarters to those in need of a place to sleep…
On a planet with rapid growing population and dwindling natural resources, sharing is one of the best and most economical ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Whether it’s a power drill, a car, a home, or a buck, sharing with strangers can be difficult, and certain safety, transparency, payment processing and review mechanisms…
The rising popularity of ride-sharing programs such as Uber and Lyft has reduced the cost of travel for many people without access to personal vehicles. Not only has the price of getting a taxi-like service come down, availability has also gone up. Getting an Uber or Lyft in most metropolitan areas is now significantly quicker,…