 ABC's Jay O'Brien on the Northwest Newsline. If you've got a side gig, you're not alone. About one in three Americans have a side hustle, 36%. And that's about double what we saw back in 2017. Bankrate senior analyst Ted Rossman says that tells us a lot about the current state of the economy. High interest rates and inflation putting a strain on household budgets, while perks like pensions and health insurance are eroding. But the good news is the job market is strong and folks are having no problem finding that second job.