Not since the 1920s has there been so much opportunity. As long established financial institutions fall in an almost domino fashion, there has never been a better time to invest. Share prices reach all-time low values allowing us mere mortals to become shareholders within the most revered institutions. Perhaps consider investing in an insolvency company. One of the industries which is making a killing from the fall of the giants. Never has there been a better time to be a cash buyer consumer. As it becomes increasingly difficult to acquire credit, for those with cash to buy, there are so many bargains on consumer items as companies slash prices in a bid to stay afloat.