buy into an index fund. Vanguard has the lowest fees and I think you can open an account with only $1000.
Index funds (on average) double your investment every 7 years. So in 2011 you will have $2000, 2018 $4000, 2025 $8000, and in 2032 your initial $1000 will have turned into over $16000.
I would HIGHLY recommend you pick up a copy of the book "You Have More Than You Think" by David and Tom Gardner. It is geared towards people in your exact situation. It is an excellent book.
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