Cd's at your local bank or credit union
investing your money in something (buying it basically!)
investing activity
Buying a sturdy and reliable desk set is very important for a college student. A student will have limited funds, but don't be too tempted to buy a cheaper model. Although a student will save money by spending less, the quality of the desk set will be much lower. Buying a mid-range desk set is the best option, as it provides reasonable comfort, ease of use, and the price is affordable, but not too expensive or ultra cheap.
Investing? Land speculation? Real estate investing? Any of those would do.
You can determine what is a good price when it comes to buying stock by doing a company evaluation. You can read more at http://www.fool.com/investing/beginning/investing-strategies-your-first-stock.aspx
Buying stock in a corporation is with the hope your investment will increase in value.
DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) investing means buying shares without paying commission or at a discount compared to the current price of the share.
Speculation buying is investing in short term investments and hoping to earn money on market fluctuations. It is different than buying stock in a company based on the company's value.
One of the biggest expenses that students face is buying college textbooks. It is possible to find cheap college textbooks through used bookstores and online vendors though. When buying a used textbook, the student needs to be careful that the book is not and edition that is too old or too damaged to be useful. There are a number of companies that specialize in cheap textbooks, and they usually advertise in college newspapers and on campus.
Paul Karahalios has written: 'Real estate investing and home buying' -- subject(s): House buying, Real estate investment
Trading involves buying and selling financial instruments like stocks, currencies, or commodities within a short time frame to capitalize on market fluctuations. Investing, on the other hand, focuses on building wealth gradually over an extended period through the buying and holding of assets.
Travelosophy, International Student, Travel Cuts, and Premier Travel are all good choices. Do note that Travel Cuts is based in Canada, and Premier Travel is mostly geared towards students in the UK and Australia.