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Income from interest is as passive as it gets.

• quickthrower2 8y ago
  But the catch is devaluation of the principal.
  • charlesdm 8y ago
    Not if you account for inflation in your calculations..
    • tluyben2 8y ago
      Which you should...
      • quickthrower2 8y ago
        Then you end up with very little (if any) income :-)
        • marketgod 8y ago
          Not really. Look up lazy portfolios by Bogleheads. If you continue to invest it can grow for you. I mean not at insane levels but definitely a decent return for many.