India, Aug. 28 -- The modern idea of "passive income" often comes with a strange condition: you have to work harder to create it.

Turn your weekend hobby into a business. Start consulting after office hours. Build a social media following. Monetize your fitness journey. Sell the cakes you once baked simply because you enjoyed baking.

These can be great opportunities, but additional income does not always need another claim on your time. Your investments can gradually become that second income stream.

Passive Income Does Not Always Require More Work

A secondary source of income can provide useful financial flexibility, particularly as household expenses rise and employment patterns become less predictable.

However, additional income d...