Side Hustles: Essential for Financial Survival

0:00In Birmingham today, March 5, a recent survey shows 44% of Americans believe a side hustle is essential for financial survival. More than 36% of U.S. adults, about 80 million people, now have one. On average, these gigs bring in $885 a month. Many start side hustles to save money, though necessity plays a big role amid rising costs. Experts notice shift where people pursue them for opportunity too, not just survival. Mike Michael Simmons, a full-time worker at a Mercedes plant. He moonlights as a DJ, turning his lifelong love of music into extra cash, pulling in $500 to $1,500 a week. It gets tiring juggling both, but bills demand it. Lower barriers today make it easier to test passions, like DJing alongside a day job. Simmons plans to keep going, saying it opens doors to bigger opportunities and connections that could change his future. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor.

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