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Thousands of people are turning to the gig economy for a side-hustle, or a second source of income, as the cost of living continues to rise. Interest rates jumped to 4.1 per cent on Tuesday, costing the average homeowner an extra 100 dollars a month.

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Thousands of people are turning to the gig economy for a side-hustle, or a second source of income, as the cost of living continues to rise. Interest rates jumped to 4.1 per cent on Tuesday, costing the average homeowner an extra 100 dollars a month.

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