I'm no investment advisor, though over the years I've tried a number of programs. In fact, I've been lucky enough to make some money. – though let's not talk about the current international fiscal debacle. Yikes.
However, all is not lost. Even with the market meltdown, there are businesses that are humming along just fine, and investments that are real, solid and worth taking a look at. In fact, there are some that are so good, you end up kicking yourself later for not investing in them, and I think I just found one of those!
A friend of mine just exposed me to a rock solid investment opportunity with a company that's been in business over 20 years. And they're not selling deriviatives and note bundles, either. They're selling real products in a real marketplace (eBay, as a matter of fact). They're super-successful. And now, you can have a nice piece of their action.
Basically, this is an investment program where you help finance the purchase of big-dollar items that are sold through the power-seller store on Ebay. People are making 10% and up (often WAY up) on their money without having to lift a finger.
I highly recommend that you check it out, but 'm not asking you to take my word for it. I just put my money in, for what it's worth. Simply take a look at this incredible program and see whether it's right for you.