Finance

I Made $18,000 in ‘Free Money’ Selling Call Options on 200 Tesla Shares: Here’s How the Strategy Works

On a recent episode of the Rich Habits Podcast titled “169: Our Favorite Passive Income Strategy (2026),” co-host Austin Hankwitz called covered calls “one of the simplest options strategies in investing” and “the freest money that exists.” His receipt: “In 2024, 2025, I’ve made north of $18,000 ...