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Originally Posted by sjclar00  I just checked my brokerage account. I decided to get all responsible and open a Roth IRA in 2006 for 4k. Guess how much it's worth now after 2 years? $3966! Mind you this is all in an index fund that follows the S&P 500, so it's low volatility compared to individual stock investing. Wow, that's awesome. Guess I should have put it in a savings account, or maybe just socked it away under the mattress. This economy sucks, gas is $4 a gallon, housing prices are in the toilet, and I need a new roof  .
At least I'm making some money on the poker sites. |
I have seen the same thing in my 401K and am going to move a few things around during the next week.
I wonder if it is too late to get a decent return on precious metals?
