I agree with everyone so far in this thread...there aren't any quick and easy ways to make money fast. Not only do you have to invest the $$, you also have to invest time and energy in moving your money in an area that you know is stable and room for growth.

Telcos and energy companies are two areas to avoid for the near future...see Worldcom, Global Crossing, Enron.

Last place I worked at, a guy lost $25 in 3 months in his 401k because no one informed him that certain market segments weren't performig well as 6 months prior. And he blames the 401K company for losing his money because they didn't tell him that he was losing money in the first place. That is stupidity...