Passive Income
Quick definition: Passive income is money you earn with little ongoing effort, such as dividends, interest or rent, after you have put in the capital or the initial work.
In plain English
Passive income arrives without you trading your time for it every hour. Dividends are a classic example: you own shares, and the company pays you.
Example
A portfolio of $250,000 with an average yield of 4% pays about $10,000 a year, or roughly $833 a month, before taxes and fees.
Why it matters
Many people use dividends to cover part of their living costs, or to build toward financial independence.
Reality check
“Passive” does not mean “free”. You need capital first, and you still need to monitor the holdings, because dividends can be cut and prices can fall.
Common mistakes
- Expecting passive income to replace a salary without a large portfolio.
- Taking on too much risk to chase a higher yield.
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