St. Louis Fed Reports Growth in Multiple Jobs Amid Side Hustle Trend
What happened
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported that the number of Americans holding multiple jobs has steadily increased from 2016 to 2026, reaching record levels after a pandemic dip. A survey noted that over six in 10 employed U.S. adults are likely to take on extra work in the next year. This trend aligns with late Millennials and Gen Z adults seeking alternative income streams.
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Why it matters
The rise in side hustles is cited as a way for Americans to build savings, pay off debt, or change careers. This shift in financial habits is supported by labor market data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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Who's involved
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisReported on the steady increase in Americans holding multiple jobs.
- ZetyConducted a survey highlighting changing financial habits among job seekers.
- AmazonMentioned as a platform where side hustle sales have been successful.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CCCSpeculative
Might face increased credit risk due to rising consumer debt and financial stress.
- KrogerSpeculative
Could see reduced retail revenue if consumer financial stress leads to less discretionary spending.
- Realtor.comSpeculative
May track dampened housing market activity as consumers focus on debt management and spending cuts.
- WalmartSpeculative
Could experience reduced retail revenue if consumer financial stress leads to less discretionary spending.
- CostcoSpeculative
Might see reduced retail revenue if consumer financial stress leads to less discretionary spending.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Consumer financial stress may drive shoppers to Walmart's discount offeringsConsumer financial stress may drive shoppers to Walmart's discount offeringsLikely
- Consumer debt and financial stress may increase credit risk for CCCConsumer debt and financial stress may increase credit risk for CCCLikely
- Consumer debt and spending cuts may slow Realtor.com's market activityConsumer debt and spending cuts may slow housing market activity for Realtor.comPossible
- Ramit Sethi may focus on debt and side hustles amid economic shiftsRamit Sethi may focus on debt and side hustles amid economic shiftsPossible
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The entities involved
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Zety
Zety is an online resume builder app and career website.
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank responsible for the eighth district, headquartered in St. Louis, United States
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