44% of Americans have a side hustle amid inflation, most popular with Gen Zers

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®, the nation's leading online financial services marketplace, released its survey finding that 44% of Americans have a side hustle amid inflation, up 13% from 2020. The top side hustlers are Gen Zers, with 62% stating they have a side gig. Inflation is forcing Americans to rely on the extra income, as 43% need the money from their side hustle to pay their primary expenses or bills, and 71% aren't certain they'd still be able to pay all their bills if their side hustle disappeared.