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Side Hustles Are Overrated (Do This Instead)


Side hustles are everywhere, but is starting one actually the fastest path to building real wealth? In this episode, Brian Preston (CFP®, CPA) breaks down the median side hustle income, why burnout at a second job can cost you, and a better approach can be more powerful than running yourself thin.

Timestamps
0:00 Why Are Side Hustles Overrated?
1:06 3 Reasons Side Hustles Fall Short
3:27 Alex vs. Jordan: Two Approaches to Earning More
4:43 The Two-Step Path to Growing Your Primary Income
6:05 When Side Hustles Actually Make Sense

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