Open Question: I'm 21 years old. Best alternative to an IRA?

19 November 2008, 6:53 pm

If I put away $3000 a year, starting now, I can have one million dollars by the time I'm 65. That's almost 45 years from now. What are my better "short-term" alternatives? I'd like a 10 year plan, to possibly double my money. Is it possible? And should I be putting my money into a retirement account, just because? I'm very open to honest opinions. Please write..... Read More »

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