Go to dinkytown.net and use the savings calculator. You have $10,000 . Research the current options on the web for the best interest returns (savings, certificates of deposit , money market,etc.). What is the best rate you can find, that you will keep the principal intact for 5 years? Tell us what company/bank/credit union, what rate and what are the advantages and disadvantages (read the fine print) of this specific item? Using the savings calculator and that interest rate, how much will you end up with in 5 years? Please post any web address you used