Re: Suggestions for mid term savings/investments?

On May 9, 4:04 pm, jdbs...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

> After reading a few of Jim's posts, I started to wonder if I should
> consider moving a ****tion of that money into a moderate mutual fund of
> some type.  Something that is relatively low volatility while still
> being worthwhile by beating my 4% rate.  The added benefit is it still
> being liquid so that I could tap it "just in case".  Would this be a
> viable strategy?  If so, are there any funds that I should take a look
> at?  I know that Jim was using PRPFX. Also, since the investment would
> be held in a non-retirement account, I assume there are some tax
> implications in play?

Utility stocks or funds that specialize in them would probably have a
lower risk of severe loss, but still have a reasonable return. Oil and
gas pipeline stocks would also fall in that category.

--
   Ron

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