American Consumer Credit Counseling survey found that consumers are using a second income to supplement expenses and pay off credit cards, among other things
Boston, MA – August 21, 2019
Sixty-five percent of consumers have a second income, according to a new survey by national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling. For most of the respondents (70 percent), their second income comes from a part-time job followed by freelance services (16 percent), gig economy, such as driving for Uber, (12 percent), and selling unused or unwanted items (2 percent).
“Having a second income is a great way for consumers to supplement expenses, save for a big purchase or have some extra spending money,” said Steve Trumble, President, and CEO of American Consumer Credit Counseling. “The cost of living is steadily increasing and not all salaries can cover these expenses, which is why more consumers are getting second incomes – even if it’s only a couple hours a month.”
When asked why they have a second income, 43 percent of respondents say it’s to supplement the expenses they can’t afford with their salary from their full-time job. Other respondents say they have a second income to pay off their credit card (22 percent), for extra spending money (14 percent), for a big purchase, such as a car, house or vacation, (6 percent) or to pay off student loans (2 percent).
On average, 74 percent of respondents with a second income say they make up to $200 per week, while 10 percent make over $500 per week. According to a survey by Bankrate, side hustlers make on average $686 per month and can make over $8,200 a year.
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About American Consumer Credit Counseling
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a nonprofit credit counseling 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve financial management through credit counseling, debt management, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling and financial education concerning debt solutions. To help consumers reach their goal of debt relief, ACCC provides a range of free consumer personal finance resources on a variety of topics including budgeting, credit and debt management, student loan assistance, youth and money, homeownership, identity theft, senior living, and retirement. Consumers can use ACCC’s worksheets, videos, calculators, and blog articles to make the best possible decisions regarding their financial future. ACCC holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®). For more information or to access free financial education resources, log on to ConsumerCredit.com or visit https://www.consumercredit.com/debt-resources-tools/
