With all the bad news coming out of Asian, European and American stock markets these days, I'm very glad that I have put my money somewhere safe. I found an investment that guarantees returns those big guys could only dream about!
It all started when I received a very polite and intriguing email message (written in all caps) from a Dr. Clement Okon, who said he was the bearer of some $21 million dollars that he was willing to share with me if I could only help him move said funds from Nigeria. For a minimal investment of only thousands, I would reap millions in return!
All right.. All right.. you got me! Of course I didn't send this guy any money. I know lots of people HAVE been fooled by these scams, and I feel for them, but it's hard to believe anyone would think money could come that easily.
Our toe-dip into the investment pool has proven to be disastrous - mutual funds that are worth half now of what we bought them for five years ago... It's like gambling, something else we're not comfortable with. My money is happily invested in a studio apartment on 1st avenue.
Although, I hear this week's Lotto jackpot is $148.... Hey, you never know!
