The truth about passive income

It's not what influencers say it is.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 22, 2023 While many claim to be making passive income, particularly on social media, only 20 percent of American households actually do. Bryan Anselm for The New York Times So, what qualifies as passive income? And why is earning it harder than its name implies? → Sign up for the Daily Business Briefing: Get a curated summary of the biggest business news and a snapshot of the markets every weekday afternoon. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018