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Re: * How to invest $10,000

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From: Spamula
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:29
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On Sun, 21 Oct 2001 01:47:53 -0400, "Tom Foolery" <nospam@nosp.com>
wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>With the interest rates as low as they are right now, I'm having a hard time
>deciding how to put my savings in to a good investment.
>
>Stocks are at best too risky and volatile in the current market.  Same with
>mutual funds.
>
>I'm looking at Canadian Savings Bonds.  Its interest rate is a measly 1.8%.
>(Similar interest rates for GIC.)
>
>Is it worthwhile to invest my $10,000 in it for a year?  How will the
>government TAX the money I earn from it?  Will I end up losing more money
>than I invested?
>
>Help advise!
>Thank you.
>
>
Loottery tickets - invest it in lottery tickets. 
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