Appreciate your input SOAP. Although I don't think Stock Market = Greed + Fear, it might be more like Luck + Patience. But that's just my opinion. Sounded like you had a bitter experience or you might have bought into someone else's experience. I know individuals who have made money from the stock market and I know folks who have lost money. It might not be the right thing for everyone, but the only way to find that out is by trying. I know it's a risk but what is there in life that is safe and 100% guaranteed? Heck this ceiling here could collapse on me even before I finish typing this message...but i hope not :-) For those who are interested in the market, just got this link from yahoo about 10 fastest growing to rated companies. http://biz.yahoo.com/special/fast0116_06.html