Many Americans Taking on Extra Work to Handle Surging Inflation, Study Finds

Many Americans Taking on Extra Work to Handle Surging Inflation, Study Finds
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In today’s inflationary environment, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, so they are taking on extra work to keep up with the growing cost of living, a new survey finds.

According to a survey of more than 1,000 Americans by Insuranks.com, 93 percent of working Americans have a side hustle, clocking in 13 more hours per week. More than half (51 percent) revealed that they are presently thinking about starting another form of employment. Some of the most common side gigs include taking online surveys, selling new and used items online, doing freelance work, and working a part-time job.

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Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."
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