Property is theft

[PortraitOfSanity]

Too true. But it wasn't worth the read either.

[lowerjon]

hile I have found plenty of advice around the internet on how to invest, all of it was written before the market went to hell.

Most of it still applies. Although obviously the current environment is unique on a very detailed level, on a broader level it shares many of the same qualities as previous economic downturns, so this isn't completely uncharted territory.

What I want to figure out now is how to make as much return as possible so that I'll have a cushion when I graduate next year.

One year is not a very long time to invest at all. The stock market doesn't usually average more than a 10% yearly gain most of the time, and stock market returns are volatile enough that counting on any kind of return in any one year would be foolish. You're going to have a hard time finding a better safe investment than a CD or a high interest savings account.

He figures land and gold will maintain or outpace T-Bills bonds or stocks for the near term. - nc property

Also if you know a good broker that will actually give you a good amount in loans go ahead and take it rates are low and the buy in on mountain land is insanely low.

[korinna5555]

Originally Posted by Saya

But it leads to my favourite joke!

Why do anarchists drink herbal tea?

Because proper tea is theft!

*gigglesnort*

I feel so wrong and dirty for laughing at that..