Looking to make extra cash? The benefits of taking on a side hustle

BOSTON – Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels this year – according to the National Retail Federation, that’s more than $950 billion. All of this spending has more people considering taking up a side gig, like rideshare driving. The sound of Christian Laura’s engine is music to his ears and extra cash in his pocket. “I’m a case manager at MGH Chelsea,” said Laura, explaining his full-time job is to make sure patients know about all of the benefits available to them. But in his free time, the 30-year-old also drives for Uber. “I just do Uber on the weekends and I do them in the evening sometimes, when there’s promotions,” said Laura, sharing that he also likes…