How Should You Invest $1,000?

May 17, 2020
Whether you're new to investing or have an established portfolio, how would you invest an extra $1,000? Here are some strategies to help you decide.

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Imagine you've received a $1,000 windfall—a special bonus from work, or a gift, or even a small inheritance. Maybe you've never invested before, and you think now is the time to start. Or maybe you've already got a small portfolio, and you're wondering what the smart thing is to do with this unexpected bit of good fortune.

In this bonus episode, Mark Riepe discusses several approaches for investing $1,000.

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