"Passive income" has become quite the buzzword. With the rise of the internet age and the sharing economy, the ways to earn income while you sleep (or lounge on the beach) appear to be multiplying by ...

These days, it always helps to have a side gig. Freelancing, ride sharing and babysitting are great ways to earn some extra cash, but if you are working full-time and juggling family responsibilities, ...

Once you’ve built the passive income machine, it can pay off in a huge way, giving you the lifestyle freedom, you’ve always wanted.

When I first started investing, I believed what most people are taught: work harder, save more, climb faster. But here’s the truth: Financial freedom doesn’t come from trading time for money. It comes ...

After spending 21 years in the U.S. Navy, the time flew by faster than I expected. One day I was an 18-year old kid and the next I was retiring at the age of 39. The idea of passive income always ...

Owning an investment property isn’t always easy. Repairs happen, tenants aren’t always reliable, and vacancy periods can set your financial goals back. Traditionally, real estate income comes from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. People often romanticize the idea of passive income.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many passive income ideas are not actually passive, as they require significant effort, time, capital or expertise. However, these eight ...