This may not be enough money to be FIRE-worthy, but I have $5000 that doesn't need to go to either of the two tuitions or two mortgages I pay. I have absolutely NO investment skills. I set and forget my 401k and IRA and my savings is in good shape. How can I make the most of this rare extra income?

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Split it between VTI/VOO/QQQ and don’t look back

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Just put it in vtsax and forget about it.

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Crypto.

Either long-term investments or put them in stablecoins that have interest. Gemini Exchange’s stablecoin ($GUSD) has an 8% APY.

Crypto just started another bull run this week so add some caution in buying because you might buy at a High.

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There are some financial advisors who will work with low net worth clients with the assumption they will eventually have more. See if you can find one of them.

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Thank you!!

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