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Passive income is money earned with little ongoing effort or involvement after an upfront investment of time, funds, or resources. Unlike traditional income, which is earned through direct labor or ...

From silent partnerships to dividend stocks, passive income is key to building wealth and increasing financial security. We take a look at some examples. The content of this article was relevant at ...