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Hi Wealth Builders! I'm Ben — Head Coach with Steve at Call to Leap.
Tired of endlessly researching stocks and stressing about market fluctuations? What if you could simplify your investment strategy and still achieve remarkable returns?
This post reveals how investing i...
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Hi Wealth Builders! I'm Ben — Head Coach with Steve at Call to Leap.
Imagine receiving a passive income check every single month just for investing in an ETF. Covered call ETFs promise exactly that, with some boasting dividend yields over 10%. But before you jump in he...
How I Built A Passive Income Stream From Stocks Anyone Can Buy
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When I was teaching full-time, most of my paycheck went to cover my expenses: rent, food, and electricity. Every month felt tight. If I wanted more money? I had to work more. And honestly, I thought that w...
Make real money online with zero inventory, no shipping, and no excuses.
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If you've watched my video or read the blog, you'll know that I have multiple incomes and side hustles. Most of these are passive, and I can even manage them from my phone. Here is why phone-base...
📈 Covered Calls: Wall Street's Favorite Passive Income Secret
Updated April 2025 | 4-Minute Read Time
Maybe you've heard the term "Covered Call" options. Covered calls are a simple, repeatable strategy to generate consistent income—even when your stocks aren’t moving much. You don’t need to be ...
💸 Cash-Secured Puts: The Smartest Way to Get Paid to Buy Stocks
Updated: April 2025 | 4-Minute Read
Imagine getting paid to buy the stocks you already want—at a discount. That’s the beauty of a cash-secured put, and when paired with covered calls, you unlock a powerful income strategy called Th...
Here's What I'd Do If I Had To Invest My First $10,000 Again
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Let’s cut to the chase. If you’ve got $10,000 to invest and don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. I’ve been there, made mistakes, and learned the hard way. Now, after hitting a portfolio of m...
The Journey from Teaching to Financial Independence
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Five years ago, seven of my income streams didn’t even exist in my life. Back then, I was just a public school teacher in California with a single source of income — my teaching salary. I believed that financial succ...
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🛑 Short answer: YES.
If you’re selling options in a taxable brokerage account, you’ll owe capital gains taxes on your profits.
When Are Options Taxed?
📈 You owe taxes when you realize capital gains, such as:
✅ An option expires worthless, and you keep the full pr...
