What to do with $50,000 now

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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Last updated October 21 2009: 11:03 AM ET

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