78M Freelancers, Side Hustle Searches Spike | Numbers Scream Ep. 15
April 5, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe numbers are revealing a major shift in the American workforce. Freelancers have surged to 78 million, more than 8.6 million Americans now hold two W2 jobs, and searches for side hustles are spiking. At the same time, average side hustle income has fallen sharply, highlighting the growing pressure on households trying to keep up with rising costs.
Tom Ellsworth breaks down what these signals mean for consumer health, housing, migration trends, inflation dynamics, and whether markets are stabilizing or flashing early stress signals beneath the surface.
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