<prompt> Human: I see a lot of ads for penny stocks and I realize most of them are garbage, but are there any promising penny stocks that are worthwhile? Are there any cases where a penny stock has become more than a penny stock?  <response>: Speculatinggambling on individual stocks is a discussion better suited for rinvesting. If you are interested in using your money effectively, please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! and the Long-Term Investing Start-Up Kit You may find Your IRA and You: Basic Information and Your 401k and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 