Where do I go to find a sound investment that'll give me a fast return?
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Just as a warrior exercises and practise before he goes to war, just as a poet rewrites and rewrites before he is satisfied, you need to go the distance in making money as well. The only way to get rich, is through owning a business. \n\nThe best business training available is through network or multi level marketing. Be on the look-out for the system with the best training, not necessarily the best products. (However, sometimes they go together) \n\nBe careful of pyramid schemes though - they often masquearade as multi-level marketing schemes. Look out for monthly contributions for "membership" or too large upfront fees.
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I don't believe that you can find an investment vehicle with a sure 8% return that has the 0% risk of CD's or a Savings Account.  However, there are mutual funds that invest in bonds, and they tend to have very reliable returns.  I recommend LSBRX, which can be acquired through Charles Schwab without any fees.  It has averaged over 9% each year since its inception, and has never had a year with a negative return.  It's been around since 1997.  Understand, it could drop in value, but historically bonds have been a very safe bet I believe they will continue to be so.  In my opinion, LSBRX is the best one available.  Good luck.
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Personally, I'd prefer prosper.com. But it depends upon how well established you are and what's your risk tolerance. If you're well established with a good foundation and are willing to risk it all, the sky is the limit. But if you're like most, I'd start with maybe 50% in VFINX (index 500 fund, 10% avg return) and the other 45% Internationals. perhaps 1-5% in high risk high return stuff. Repeat until you get comfortable enough to understanding risk before you venture out to deeper waters.
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Honestly if you are looking at investments look at some mutual funds. They will be one of the best choices for you. They allow you to basically invest in mutiple companies without having to have lots of cash on hand. A lot about investing does deal with your risk tolerance so make sure it is something you are comfortable with and whatever you do just let it sit in your investment so it can grow. If it's in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds remember markets go up and down. But over time you are virtually guaranteed to make a return greater than that of a cd. By the way the thing with the CD is great, but it barely outpaces inflation. If it doesn't beat inflation in essence you are losing money.
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One good choice would be to invest in a no-load mutual fund. I suggest either T.Rowe Price, Vanguard, or Fidelity.  Here are a couple of websites to help you choose a good performer.  Don't let an investment representative fool you into thinking he's worth the 5% or more commission he'll charge.  You can do your own homework, and probably get better results.  I know I do.  Good luck.  Don't be intimidated.\n\nhttp://screen.morningstar.com/fundsearch/FundRank.html http://biz.yahoo.com/p/top.html\nhttp://screen.morningstar.com/fundsearch/FundRank.html
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First, pay off any and all of your debts leftover from it. Second, treat yourself to something nice. If you don't want to and/or have many leftover after that, third, you can put that money into a high-interest bearing CD for 2 or 3 years yielding 4 or 5%. I would normally suggest a mutual fund with moderate risk (60% stocks/40% bonds) but the way the markets are right now, it may be a mistake. If you want a promising return, put the money into a IRA and either invest in mutual funds or individual stocks. Some good mutual funds right now are probably International Stocks/Bonds, US Bonds, Money Market Funds, and Balanced funds (containing bonds and equities).
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bobbrinker.com  .. not a specific investment, just an awesome timing decision March 11, 2003 to go back into the stock market.\n\nbought QQQQ , SPY,  VTI  \n\nI have had other individual great returns of my own.
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I use Scottrade.com as my online broker.  I believe they have the best rates.  \n\nIf you are looking for investment ideas, I would suggest http://www.top10traders.com - this is a free site that lets you create a portfolio of stocks with $100,000 in "play" money.  Each day the site ranks the best performing portfolios, so you can see how your picks perform compared to other investors.  You can also read posts on investing from the best traders, as well as share your own investing ideas.\n\nHere are this month's best traders:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/Top10Standings.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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Invest a million dollars in something that gives 1,000 times return.\nGetting the original million is the tricky part.
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Disregard that last well meaning answer.  There are two parts to your question.  The first is where are some greate ways to invest money.  The second is to see a good return in a couple of years.  The second constrains the first.\n\nThe problem is that equity mutual funds (of which Vanguard is a great provider) are really decade or longer investments.  The market is very high right now in absolute terms.  The odds of making a great return in a few years is pretty low.  About the only thing that can give you a good return in a few years with any margin of safety is a certificate of deposit.\n\nI did a search on bankrate monitor.  The two best rates are at AMTrust in Cleveland, Ohio, with a yield of 5.00% for a two year investment.  A $1000 investment would yield a total value of $1102.50 ignoring taxes at maturity.  Slightly lower, Pacific Mercantile Bank is offering a yield of 4.92% per year in Costa Mesa, California.\n\nIf you wanted a one year CD, Corus Bank in Chicago is offering a 4.94% annual yield for its one year CD.\n\nIf you lift the constraint of a year or two to a more indefinite horizon and would include equity mutual funds.  I would recommend the following funds, Mutual Financial Services Z (symbol TEFAX) only warning is that it is very globally diversified, Fairholme (FAIRX), American Century Value Inv (ACTIX), BB&T Large Company Val I(BBISX).  You can buy these from discount brokers.  In BB&T's case, you can go into their branch and purchase it.  TD Waterhouse is reasonable in terms of purchase costs and you may be able to purchase directly from the funds.  Check each out online to see if they offer direct purchase. \n\nThey take different risks, but you should avoid too much grief in any of them and over time you should do reasonably well.  A combination of them might be in your interest if your time frame is long.  You should presume you will not do well in the next few years however.
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Try invest in a global equity fund with www.vanguard.com.
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Try http://www.etrade.com\n\nSimply put: you buy a part of the company looking to profit either in the long (investment) or short term (a short term trade).
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If you asking about where to invest money - its http://www.aceinvest.biz
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Invest in the stock market, if you do it carefully you can make a good deal of money pretty fast, and you don't have to go to work!
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if you want to keep the money liquid and easily accessible money markets or short terms CDs are the right place to look. www.bankrate.com shows a ton of options ranked by return. you'll find the best rates with online banks. many reputable ones are available.i bank with Bank of America also who's currently offering a no penalty withdraw on a CD earning 4-5%. you won't do better with anything else out there if you're looking for guaranteed return and easy access to your cash.
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Invest in stocks to earn quick money.\nBut at the same time you have risk of getting losses in short term.
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Depends on what area you are in - I know a lot of reputable investors across the country.  And some to avoid, too.  Send me an email and I'll try to help if I can.