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Have gig workers given up on retirement savings? It’s wiser not to, says Robinhood

  • Robinhood is expanding and showing a readiness to explore untapped areas within the industry. The newest step in driving these efforts forward is the rollout of the Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers plan.
  • Robinhood's strong Q4 earnings result likely bolstered the investment platform's confidence to further pursue its 'expansion through a diversification' narrative.
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Have gig workers given up on retirement savings? It’s wiser not to, says Robinhood

Robinhood suggests ‘preparing for your golden years’ starting NOW.

 

by SARA KHAIRI

Robinhood is expanding and showing a readiness to explore untapped areas within the industry.

While trading forms the bedrock of Robinhood, the investment platform has embraced the ethos of diversification. Sherwood Media, credit card business, Gold Subscriptionshigh APY on deposits, traditional and Roth retirement accounts, and most recently launching services in the EU for crypto trading and the UK for brokerage are key components orchestrating the firm’s expansion through a diversification narrative.

The newest step in driving these efforts forward is the rollout of the Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers plan. What sets the service apart is its exclusive targeting of gig workers, a group that often perceives retirement as unattainable. Roughly one-third of American workers engage in the gig economy through their primary or secondary employment, totaling an estimated 57 million individuals.

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