Here's How 44 Million Americans Are Getting Richer

Here's How 44 Million Americans Are Getting Richer

Most of the time when we talk about how people are managing their finances, it's nothing but bad news. Case in point: Last year, I reported that a growing number of Americans have less than $1,000 in accessible savings, while the average U.S. household is $5,700 deep in credit card debt. It's therefore refreshing to be able to share a more positive trend that's helping millions of Americans improve their finances.

According to a new Bankrate survey, there are 44 million Americans who currently have some sort of side hustle on top of a regular job. Not familiar with the term? A side hustle is basically a way of generating income outside of one's primary paycheck.

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