Investing a thousand dollars doesn't have to be a headache. It can be as
             simple as placing the money in a bank account and collecting the interest.
             However, interest rates are low, and bank accounts are not the best ways to
             invest money. Some of the more lucrative options include stocks, bonds,
             mutual funds, money market accounts, real estate, and starting a business.
             Each of these methods has pros and cons, and the right one depends on the
             goals of the investor. Furthermore, some investment strategies are higher-
             risk than others and it is good to determine how much risk is necessary or
             desirable. It may also be helpful to determine whether or not investing is
             necessary, for if a person is in debt it is probably better to pay off the
             debt before investing further. If the person is in healthy financial shape
             and wishes to invest, there are several options.
             Investing in stocks is usually not recommended for beginning
             investors because it requires a good deal of research, knowledge, planning,
             and occasionally risk. However, risk is not a problem then stocks can be
             potentially high yielding. The investor should read business magazines and
             journals and determine which companies or industries are appealing. Many
             factors can affect the worth of a corporation and it is probably a good
             idea to pay attention to current market and business news before investing
             in stocks. Once a decision is made, the person can choose to invest with a
             traditional or a discount broker. A traditional stock broker will charge a
             transaction fee and/or a percentage of the dividends. The trade-off is
             potentially high-yielding equities and convenience. The other option is to
             use a discount broker. Essentially a do-it-yourself process, using a
             discount broker can be done online or on a telephone. The procedure is
             relatively simple and inexpensive; the cost varies depending on the broker
             used. Using a discount br...