From Airbnb to Uber to eBay, these apps may help you earn some dough in the gig economy
Roughly one in four Americans now earns at least some of their income from the gig economy — be it driving an Uber or Lyft, selling goods online on a site like eBay or babysitting through Care.com — according to research published in 2018 by market research firm Edison Research. For 44% of gig workers, that side hustle is their primary source of income.People who participate in the leasing gig economy earn the most, at over $2,000 a month on average, according to data from JPMorgan Chase.
Despite sometimes low earnings, people choose gig work for a variety of reasons, including flexible scheduling and loss of a traditional job. And thanks to myriad apps and sites, they have a lot of options for side hustle work — as this fascinating graphic from lending company TitleMax shows. Considering a side gig? Read MarketWatch’s guide on how to make money with a side hustle. And be sure to carefully vet any app and site before using.
Catey Hill Catey Hill is MarketWatch's senior content strategist. She writes about how to upgrade your life, and helps readers find great deals on products and services. Follow her on Twitter @CateyHill.
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