{
  "id": 17632808,
  "title": "Want a Portfolio That Generates Decades of Passive Income Without You Lifting a Finger? Here's Where to Start.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/want-a-portfolio-that-generates-decades-of-passive-income-without-you",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/01/want-portfolio-generates-decades-passive-income/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Passive income investing can be simplified by using dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A well-rounded portfolio can be built with just a few ETFs, which can generate passive dividend income for years or even decades. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is a popular choice, tracking an index of 100 dividend-paying companies selected based on quality, yield, and growth. With a current yield of 3.1% and 14 years of consecutive dividend growth, it offers sustainable high yields. However, this may be too concentrated for some investors, so a combination with Vanguard ETFs, like the Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) and the High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), can provide a broader strategy. Adding a portion of bonds, such as the Total Bond Market ETF (BND), can diversify the portfolio and provide a cushion against rate increases. By automating contributions and reinvesting dividends, investors can build long-term wealth without lifting a finger.",
  "summary": "High-quality dividend equities can be the core, but don't sleep on bonds here.",
  "key_points": [
    "Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers high yields and dividend growth",
    "Combine with Vanguard ETFs (VIG, VYM) for broader strategy",
    "Add bonds (BND) for diversification and rate protection"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Want a Portfolio That Generates Decades of Passive Income Without You Lifting a Finger? Here's Where to Start.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/want-a-portfolio-that-generates-decades-of-passive-income-without-you-17640550",
        "published": "2026-11-01T16:20:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}