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If you have great programming skills, working as a freelance programmer can help you to earn a very healthy living. Depsite all the reports of outsourcing, there is still a very high demand for good programmers.
You will of course have some specialties you prefer to work in. Maybe you are good with databases, or maybe you specialize in a certain language. These can be great selling points.
There are plenty of places to find contract work as a programmer. In addition to the general freelance boards, there are places such as GetACoder which specialize in programming work. You can also try job boards such as Dice.com for more job leads.
Don't forget to check your local market as well. Look at the job boards of businesses in your area, as they may list contract positions as well.
However, one of the wonderful things about programming is that it often can be done from a distance, so you may not need to limit yourself to your local area. You will get more work if you learn how to take advantage of the many resources out there that help you get in touch with employers all over the world.