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Members of Every Generation Have Side Hustles — But They Don't Spend Their Earnings the Same Way. Here's the Breakdown. Nearly one in five Americans with a side hustle spends their earnings immediately.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Millennials are the most likely generation to have a side hustle (61%).
  • Spending and savings strategies across generations can vary considerably – here's how.

Forty percent of Americans have a side hustle to help make ends meet, and millennials are the most likely group to have an extra gig (61%), according to a survey commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by OnePoll, per Talker.

Members of all generations are picking up side hustles nowadays. However, the priorities of a newly graduated Gen Z and seasoned boomer nearing retirement naturally differ — and so do the ways in which they allocate their extra cash.

Related: This Flexible Side Hustle Is Helping Millions Earn Extra Cash — and Might Be 'More Attractive' Than an Office Job

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