What is the meaning of passive income?

Income generated when a person is not active in a business or occupation. Examples of situations where' passive income' is generated include limited partnerships or rental income remaining after allowable deductions. (See limited partnerships).

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). passive income. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/passive_income/definitions/1160246
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HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, passive income, Smart Define, viewed 2 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/passive_income/definitions/1160246>.
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