re: 3k to invest in stocks...how would you recommend to do it?

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I currently have about 3k that I could invest in the market...what would be some stocks to recommend, and how would you recommend the split?

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I think the fact that you have 3k isn't very important. What matters is your future income potential.

If you can make a solid income for the rest of your life, then you should consider a target retirement fund. Invest in that every paycheck. Forget about stock-picking. Just build your nest egg paycheck after paycheck. It works. It won't make you truly wealthy (nothing guarantees that outcome) but you should retire just fine.

If you don't have a good continuous income stream, then you need to start taking chances. This may work out or may not, but the usual route is to start your own business.