Low interest rates and the recent stock market surge make this a challenging time to find the best places for your extra cash.
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Rebalance your portfolio without selling a thing
The market's ups and downs mean your portfolio may have strayed way off your target asset mix. Rebalance by putting the $50,000 into asset classes that have fallen in value. You won't have to sell winners, so you reduce transaction costs and potentially minimize your tax bill.
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