[Gripster]

I tried the day trading thing and made no real money, so I decided it was no better than gambling and gave up... Hot tips never turn out to be true and the stock that did well for your buddy will tank after you buy it.

I now invest through a professional. I pay an annual fee to Ameriprise and everything gets taken care of. The fee is offset several times by the growth I see, so it's well worth it to me.