Over Half of Americans Now Juggling Side Hustles to Get By as Inflation Outpaces Wages

54% of Americans have taken on a side hustle in the past year just to supplement their income and make ends meet
High inflation and stagnant wage growth have made it harder for people to build wealth and cover living expenses
66% of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck, with 57% adding side gigs to cushion their income
Younger generations like Gen Z (71%) and millennials (68%) are more likely to have 2 jobs compared to Gen X (48%) and baby boomers (32%)
Even with side hustles, 44% of people still report feeling financially insecure due to high costs of living and inadequate incomes