have multiple streams of income

I want to be financially independent by the time I am 40. So with this as a goal, I am trying to develop multiple streams of income. I have my full time job as Accountant but I also have freelance clients on the side as bookkeeper. This takes up too much of my time and I work over 50hrs a week now. Right now, what Im doing to diversify my income is thru my investments (earning dividends) and selling my old stuff thru craigslist or ebay and preparing income taxes with Jackson Hewitt. I am currently still searching for other doable streams that would fit into my skills and talents. Any ideas? Im more the introvert type, very much at home with numbers and not so much the artistic or social type of person.

I haven’t ruled out Arbonne but I don’t think it is for me.

I attended a seminar for Arbonne. Do you think I should join them or are they like the rest?

I’m gonna try ebay, because so much has been written about it that I can learn from.

Since we just moved into the new house, so we are now renovating our condo and plan to find someone to rent it before New Year. This rental income will help us pay off the loan (for the new house) to the bank.

I need some ideas for generating extra income that do not involve multi level marketing. I’m ok with affiliate program on the internet that have several levels, but I don’t want to get involved with recruiting people or doing direct selling.

Diversification. That’s what I want.

I dogsit a lot for friends, and never ask for payment, but wouldn’t it be awesome to get paid to play with dogs?!? A friend’s husband has just opened a veterinary practice, and she’s excited for me to put a flier or business cards in their waiting room advertising my services.

As well, I recently spent 5 days nannying for a family with two young girls. Getting that paycheck was pretty sweet! The mother and I have discussed making a semi-regular gig of it on Saturday nights this winter.

—Which benefits me in several ways!! They live only 10 min from the ski area I instruct at on weekends all winter. Best case scenario: I instruct all day at Bolton, babysit the girls Saturday night and crash in their guest room, then roll back up the mountain to instruct Sunday. Saves time, saves gas, brings in money the whole time!!

Yes, I’ve made some progress: I managed to get more freelance work on a regular basis. This should generate a steady flow of extra income each month… which is a good thing.

So far, I’ve mamaged to have two streams of income:
- a steady income from my 20 hour/week job, which covers my monthly rent and living expenses
- a regular flow of income from freelance assignments.
By reducing the hours I work at my steady job, and increasing the hours I spend on my freelance work, I’ve managed to generate more income. This is a great step forward, which has given me much more freedom!
This year, we also want to buy a house, which will bring usconsiderable financial advantages.