side hustles

The Paycheck Safety Net Now Includes a Side Hustle

The Paycheck Safety Net Now Includes a Side Hustle
The Paycheck Safety Net Now Includes a Side Hustle
May 15, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Side hustles have moved from optional income enhancers to a routine feature of household financial management, reflecting a labor market where steady pay is no...

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Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
October 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Uber said on Thursday (Oct. 16), that it is introducing a new way for some of its U.S. drivers to earn money by taking on...

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Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income
Gen Z Turns Side Gigs Into 57% of Total Income
October 16, 2025  |  Gig Economy

What was once a stopgap for hard times is fast becoming a fixture of American financial planning. According to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Do the...

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Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
July 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

With the news Tuesday (July 8) that consumers expect inflation to hold steady over the next 12 months at 3%, the focus turns to the...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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The Wild World of Post-Grad Side Hustles
The Wild World of Post-Grad Side Hustles
May 10, 2025  |  The Weekender

The hallowed halls of academia are launchpads, or so the brochures promised. Capstone projects defended, futures forged and a shiny new degree clutched in a...

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Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When the economy starts to get wobbly, the warning signs typically emerge in closely-watched measures: government indicators of declining economic growth, rising prices and depressed...

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25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
June 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Amid news that the U.S. job market is cooling, first-time unemployment claims are up and 64% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck, comes this...

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