A second income could come in as a handy supplement when it comes to everyday expenses, or special splurges. One way to earn a second income is to invest in shares that pay dividends. That approach has some pros and cons. Cons include that it takes money to invest and dividends are never guaranteed. On the plus side, this approach can be very lucrative — and does not involve extra work in the way that taking on a second job would do. Although it takes money to invest, I would not need to have much money upfront. I could start with zero, drip feed money in and invest as I go. Here is an example of how I could do that with £35 a week to try and earn £1,890 in annual passive income over the long term. My first move would be to set up an account through which I could buy shares. For that reason, I would set up a share-dealing account or Stocks and Shares ISA. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different and there are a lot of choices available, so I would take time to find the one I felt best suited my own needs. Next would...