ShoeGlue To hear that truly saddens my heart. I hope some how you rise up again. If it be any consolation I did basically the same thing plus I had 50 k in bonds and in 2 months I am down to 16k. I am 75 so it is a real ouch. Fortunately I have Three pennies I am really excited about. If they do not pan out it will be very disappointing. I was in so many pennie scams I could get very upset at myself. The last 3 stocks I have now will be my last I believe.Best to you .