These Awesome Side Hustle Ideas Are Great for Extra Income

If your wallet is feeling a little light (or you just want to supplement your income to meet some financial goals), you wouldn't be alone in starting a second (or third, or fourth) money-maker. According to a survey by Bankrate, nearly half of working Americans (or 45 percent) report having another gig outside of their primary job. That’s also true for 43 percent of full-time workers. About 34 percent of the survey participants said they use their side hustle income for fun money, so they don't have to dip into their savings to go on vacation or hit the town. Others temporarily pick up extra shifts at the local watering hole or some side work to pay off unexpected medical or household expenses, but that's not the case for a lot of us. That same survey reports that three in 10 working Americans who have a side hustle need the extra income just to help cover the cost of regular living expenses. And while millennials are more likely to have a side hustle than their elders, most of the jobs that make great second gigs are available to people of any age. So if you're looking for extra work, polish up that resume: We've got your new billfold-fattener right here.