CBS News
More than one in three American workers are using the "gig economy" to find full- or part-time work, and for roughly one-third of that group, the side gig is specifically aimed at increasing their retirement savings, according to a new study. 76% of those who were 55 or older cited retirement savings as their primary motivation. "Side hustles are becoming a way for people to fund retirement because they let people earn money based on what they can do and what they like to do," Richard Eisenberg, managing editor of Next Avenue, said. "For some people, that's easier than saving."