I have some amount of earnings apart from the ones that I save for my necessities. I want the earnings invested in some real estate or may be in stocks. I do have some knowledge on stocks but, earlier my cousin had invested in the stocks and had a set-back. I know that you need to be updated in that but – What is a better option from the two???

Definately invest in real estate. I am a Realtor and can see this happening. I just sold 2 homes last week to a guy getting out of the market. He paid cash by the way. He is planning on buying a few more as well. Right now, the prices are right for buying.

I totally agree with lilac22 go ahead and invest in real estate market as there is comparatively less risk. If everything goes fine u'll definitely end up with profits...