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Passive Income

See what your capital can earn without your hours, with the effort and the risk labelled honestly.

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Cover illustration for the Passive Income article, reading “Dividend Income: The Arithmetic”.
Passive Income

Dividend Income: The Arithmetic

A 6% yield can compound to less than a 1.5% yield at the same total return. Work through cash income, annual tax and the final sale.

5 min read
Cover illustration for the Passive Income article, reading “REITs Explained”.
Passive Income

REITs Explained

A REIT must distribute at least 90% of taxable income, not 90% of rent. Compare listed funds, locked-up products and taxable-account drag.

5 min read
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Cover illustration for the Passive Income article, reading “Passive Income, Honestly Rated”.
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Passive Income, Honestly Rated

At an assumed 4% yield, $500 monthly takes $150,000 before tax. Compare nine income sources by capital, work and the risk behind the payment.

9 min read

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