If you’d like to make some money in 2014, take note! These are some of the hottest investments opportunities this year.

1. Big-cap stocks: These are still some of the safest bets for investments, with experts predicting a 3.3% return for 2014.

2. Precious metals, Gold and Silver: With an uncertain economy people will still be putting away money into Gold IRAs and other precious metals. 

3. Alternate Energy: Energy independence will be on consumers minds as the prices of gasoline and oil increase. This will no double be a safe and high yield moving into 2014.