Survey: 40 Percent Of People In US Have 'Side Hustle'

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A recent survey by Bankrate.com found that nearly four in ten Americans have a side gig.

More and more Americans are taking on extra work to make ends meet, which ,any are calling it a side hustle.

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Fifty-nine percent of side hustlers do it to earn more disposable income.

But 38 percent say they do it to cover living expenses.

The most popular side jobs are home repair, landscaping, online sales and crafts.

On average, a side hustle can bring in $686 a month.

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