My husband has about $5k to invest and a coworker suggested mutual funds. We want to be very careful here and I don't rely on google for "good" answers in the mutual fund area, or any other area where to invest. We are not looking to 'get rich quick', but we want this money to grow, even if it grows slowly. Would retiring a millionaire be terrific? Of course it would. Our goal is to be able to be at least comfortable, even if not a millionaire. With the way the economy is going, my own concern is investing properly in order to be able to retire one day, and comfortably.
What would you suggest we put this money in? Where should it be diversified?
If there are any other questions I will see if I can answer them. We are trying to be wise and careful.