My two cents: I don't mean to be negative, but I'd be hesitant to take investment advice from anyone on a blog. It would be better to go to a reputable (certified) financial planner and discuss your priorities, goals, and the level of risk-taking you're comfortable with.
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Sandy Nachlinger, author of BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY; co-author with Sandra Allen of I.O.U. SEX
http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com