Originally Posted by tradinqueen

I will be getting a lump settlement of $250,000 at the end of January and have no clue what to invest it in... a friend suggested investing in a new company ...and be a silent partner..... Any ideas as what you would do....

I alrady own my own home and do not want to move..... and I am partial owner in a sucessful computer company..... and both my children already have enough put away for College....and my cars are paid off.... so other then "normal" bills I have nothing outstanding to pay off....