An honest look at which passive income claims are real and which are overhyped or outright scams.
"Passive income" is one of the most oversold concepts in personal finance content, with a lot of genuinely low-effort claims masking real ongoing work, or outright scams. This guide gives an honest evaluation.
Inside: understanding that most "passive" income requires real upfront effort, red flags that signal a passive-income scheme is a scam, realistic passive income options and their actual effort levels, and setting expectations that match reality instead of marketing promises.
Includes 6 fill-in worksheets and self-assessments (print version), AI-powered prompts at the end of every chapter, and clickable links to Claude and ChatGPT in the digital version. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats. Instant download after purchase.
An honest look at which passive income claims are real and which are overhyped or outright scams.