More than 1 in 3 Americans have a side hustle, but they’re spending that extra cash right away. Financial experts say that’s the wrong approach.

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The hustle is back in style.

In a recent 2,300-person survey, more than one in three U.S. adult respondents (36%) told Bankrate they have a side hustle. The side-hustle craze is only becoming more lucrative. In 2023, extra work aside from one’s primary income resulted in an extra $810 per month; this year, it’s up to $891.