5 Effective Ways to Earn Money While You Sleep

 Here are five popular sources of passive income you might consider:

1. **Dividend Stocks**: Investing in dividend-paying stocks can provide regular income through dividends while also potentially benefiting from capital appreciation.

2. **Real Estate Rental Income**: Owning rental properties can generate consistent income through rent payments. Alternatively, real estate crowdfunding platforms offer ways to invest in property without direct ownership.

3. **Peer-to-Peer Lending**: Platforms like LendingClub and Prosper allow you to lend money to individuals or small businesses in exchange for interest payments.

4. **Create and Sell Digital Products**: Selling digital products such as eBooks, online courses, or software can provide ongoing income with minimal ongoing effort once the product is created.

5. **Affiliate Marketing**: By promoting other companies' products or services through your website or social media channels, you can earn commissions on sales generated through your referral links.

Each of these sources requires some initial effort or investment, but they can generate income over time with relatively little ongoing involvement.