Income

Income is the source of money in The Sims game. A minimum amount of income is needed for all Sims to stay alive. Hunger is the main concern out of all the needs, as it is the only need that can be fatal. Also, income is required to pay bills, and not paying results in the Repo-Man.

The Sims

 * Having a job.
 * Wishing for wealth from the Genie.

The Sims 2

 * Having a job.
 * Owning a money tree.
 * Owning a business.
 * Selling objects made with a workstation.
 * Wishing for wealth from the Genie.

The Sims 3

 * Having a profession or a job.
 * Being the partial or total owner of a building (real estate).
 * Selling paintings, food, lesser spirits, nectar, inventions, photos, sculptures, relics, collectables and books.
 * Completing opportunities in which the award is simoleons.
 * Owning a money tree.