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passive income
What does passive income mean?
Earnings that continue with minimal ongoing work after initial setup, such as from investments, royalties, rentals, or automated online products. It is a central goal of hustle-culture aspirants.
"He's obsessed with building passive income streams so he can eventually quit the 9-to-5."
Origin
Financial term popularized in personal-finance and hustle-culture content, notably by books like 'Rich Dad Poor Dad.'
Frequently asked questions
What is passive income?
It's money that keeps coming in with little ongoing effort after the initial setup, from things like investments, royalties, rentals, or automated online products.
Is passive income really passive?
Not entirely; most passive income requires significant upfront work or capital, and often some ongoing maintenance.
Why is passive income so popular?
It's a central goal of hustle culture because it promises earnings without trading all your time for money, ideally freeing you from a 9-to-5.
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