4 Passive Income Lessons We Learned Making $500,000 Last Year

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5th February 2026 • The Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast • By Russ Morgan & Joey Muré

What does it take to create consistent passive income that supports your dream life? In this episode, Russ and Joey break down the four critical lessons they learned from earning $500,000 in passive income over the last year. They discuss the best and worst investment decisions they made in 2025, how they optimized their strategies to maximize cash flow, and common mistakes to avoid on the path to financial freedom.

As you listen, you will gain insight into the importance of strategically planning passive income sources and how to leverage investment vehicles such as real estate and Infinite Banking to build wealth over time. Russ and Joey also share candid lessons from their journey, highlighting what they would do differently and what they would keep the same.

Top three things you will learn:

-How to avoid lazy dollars and optimize cash flow

-Real estate and Infinite Banking as tools for building wealth

-The importance of building systems and consistent execution in achieving financial goals

December 2025 Income At-A-Glance:

-Gross Income for December: $51,816.61

-Total Expenses for December: $16,584.06

-Total Net Profit for December: $35,232.55

-Difference b/t November & December: ($5,796.35)

-% of net profit to overall gross revenue: 68%

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.

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The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.

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