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Passive Income

Side Hustle

Income-generating work done alongside your main job.

A side hustle is a secondary source of income pursued outside of full-time employment. Directed toward investing rather than spending, extra income from a side hustle can meaningfully raise your savings rate and speed up financial independence.

Examples

  • Freelancing on weekends and investing the proceeds is a common FIRE side hustle.

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Building Passive Income Streams

Passive income is money that requires limited ongoing effort to maintain. Here's an honest look at the common types and how they support financial independence.

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