44% Americans work a side hustle to make ends meet

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Inflation is putting pressure on Americans’ bank accounts. With the prices of necessities on the rise, many Americans are taking up an extra gig to help pay the bills. A nationwide survey finds that the majority of full- and part-time working Americans currently have at least one side hustle. More than 44% of Americans are currently considering starting or taking up another gig due to inflation.

In May 2022, Insuranks surveyed 1,006 full-time and part-time Americans workers about their side hustles and income. Respondents were 49% female, 49% male, and 2% transgender/non-binary. The age range was 18 to 84, with an average age of 37 years old.

Average monthly income from side hustles: $483. Most common side gigs: taking online surveys, selling items online, and freelance work. Average hours spent per week on side hustle: 13 Technology has made it easier than ever to earn some extra cash. DoorDash, Uber, and Etsy are some of the apps that are growing in popularity. While 32% say they enjoy their side job, 44% say they do it out of necessity to make ends meet. Take a look at the full report here for more information.

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NYC Music Artist Phoebe Nir shows her “Side Hustle” in New EP

phoebe Nir NYC artist releases new EP Side Hustle

If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. New York City music artist Phoebe Nir has a new EP entitled “Side Hustle”, released through True Groove Records. One of Fromgirltogirl’s favorite songs off the record is ” Lust for Life“, a Iggy pop cover. This song will wake you up and have you dancing. You can have a listen to the full EP “Side Hustle” now.  All the songs from the EP are written by Phoebe Nir with the exception of “Lust for Life.” The album was produced by Tomás Doncker and James Dellatacoma for True Groove Records engineered and mixed by James Dellatacoma at Orange Music Sound Studios mastered by Michael Fossenkemper of TurtleTone Studios. The horn arrangements are by Mac Gollehon. Lead vocal is Phoebe Nir with backup vocals by True Groove All-Stars. The instruments leads are:

  • guitars: Tomás Doncker, James Dellatacoma
  • keyboards: Nick Rolfe
  • bass: Mike Griot
  • drums: James “Whoop” Coley
  • horns: Mac Gollehon
  • keyboards: Nick Rolfe, Manu Koch
  • Guest vocals on “Side Hustle” – Charlie Funk

You can learn more about Phoebe Nir at PhoebeNir.com and TrueGroove.NYC. Tracking listing is below:


1 – Lust for Life

2 – Joe!

3 – Film School

4 – Side Hustle

5 – The Broken Parts

6 – Oh Ana

About Phoebe Nir - NYC Artist

About Phoebe Nir

NYC-based singer/songwriter and playwright Phoebe Nir has performed at some of New York’s hottest
venues, including Joe’s Pub and 54 Below, and was received at the White House by President Obama as a Presidential Scholar of the Arts. She is currently developing a Broadway-bound musical theater trilogy, ‘Diana & Navy’, with composer/producer Tomás Doncker.

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