The state of the economy is increasingly pushing younger generations toward side hustles and alternative income sources. Inflation and rising interest rates have been key factors as US inflation has hit a high of 7.8% in 2022 before easing to around 4.3% in early 2024. This economic strain has left many young adults struggling with debt, as evidenced by a
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