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These are the most popular side hustles in the US in 2023

The gig economy has made it easier for those looking to make some extra cash through the numerous apps now available to access a side hustle.

One of the common topics over the past couple years has been the rising cost of living. This has made it harder to make ends meet or just build up a rainy-day fund.

Fortunately for those looking to make some extra cash, the gig economy has made it easier to do so. The numerous apps now available can help you put your talents and resources to good use through a side hustle.

These are the most popular side hustles in the US in 2023

The interest in finding a side hustle has been growing significantly over the past few years according to Gigworker.com. Just about any way to monetize your free time and assets that are under-used or not used at all, yet, has been made possible through countless services to connect clients and those offering their services.

Here are some of the best in 2023 according to the one-stop resource for those looking to take advantage of the gig economy.

Food delivery and rideshare driver

If you have a car, are you putting it to its full use, or is it collecting dust? The answer is probably that it is under-used, as the average American spends a little over an hour in their car per day according to a AAA survey.

There are several apps that are available that can help you get more utilization out of it and cash in at the same time. Uber and Lyft dominate the rideshare space, while there are a number of apps in the delivery game but DoorDash has garnered 65 percent of the market.

Transcribing

For those with a good ear, grasp of language and strong attention to detail, transcribing the text for audios and/or videos could be the side hustle for you. Those who are interested in this kind of work can use platforms like Rev and TranscribeMe to monetize their skills.

Freelance writing

Those who have a talent for the written word can put it to use doing freelance writing for companies, magazines or individuals. The work can include writing articles, managing a blog or proofreading.

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