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According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate.

Would your budget benefit from a significantly larger stream of passive income? There are many ways to make that happen, but I don't know of any that are easier than buying high-yield dividend stocks.

ARCC's Q2 earnings slip 18% y/y as investment income declines and rising fees push total expenses up 11%.

These dividend stocks yield over 8% each. That yield comfortably surpasses the majority of dividend-paying stocks in the market today.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Despite my long-term bullish stance on BDCs, I believe the sector is primed for a correction and may deliver subpar total returns ahead. In fact, I would suggest total return focused investors rotating out of the BDC space to avoid a 1-3 year period of underperformance. Since my strategy is focused on high durable cash flows and long-term NAV stability, I remain invested in BDCs (although, with a prudent strategy).

Political drama between Trump and Powell over interest rates is entertaining, but I avoid letting it influence my investment decisions. The Income Method focuses on building a diversified income portfolio that generates reliable cash flow regardless of political or monetary policy shifts. Use your portfolio to create a lasting legacy of income, like great leaders aspiring to leave behind a powerful legacy.

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If you are looking at Ares Capital (ARCC -0.79%) it is most likely because of the stock's hefty 8%-plus dividend yield. For reference, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC -0.30%) is only offering a yield of 1.2% today.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants James Miller - President John W. Stilmar - Partner & Co-Head of Public Markets Investor Relations Kort Schnabel - CEO, Partner & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending Scott C.