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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.

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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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