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Money Girl

7 Best Ways to Invest Extra Cash

Money Girl

Macmillan Holdings, LLC

How To, Investing, Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2023

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Laura answers a listener’s question about how to invest extra cash after maxing out a retirement plan at work.

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0:00.0

I recently received a question from CG who said,

0:09.1

Hi, Laura, I enjoy your show and appreciate your delivery of information.

0:13.4

I'm 55 years old and have a year of emergency savings and no debt except for two mortgages,

0:19.7

one of my primary home and another on a condo near my work.

0:24.1

I used to contribute to a Roth IRA, but recently exceeded the allowable annual income limit.

0:31.5

However, I max out my Roth at work.

0:34.2

Now that I cannot contribute to my Roth IRA, I have an extra $300 a month.

0:40.1

What should I do with it?

0:41.7

Thanks for your advice.

0:44.3

Well, thank you for your question, CG, and congratulations.

0:48.3

Earning too much for a Roth IRA and having some extra money is an excellent problem.

0:54.3

This show episode 772 will answer your question by reviewing the best ways to invest excess cash

1:01.8

and how to prioritize your options.

1:04.1

Hey, everyone, and welcome back to Money Girl.

1:06.6

I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today.

1:09.6

If you're a new listener, welcome.

1:11.8

My name is Laura Adams.

1:13.5

I'm an award-winning author and financial expert who's been bringing money tips and advice

1:18.3

weekly on this podcast since 2008 with over 40 million downloads.

1:23.5

I also work with select brands doing on-camera and writing work as a spokesperson, consumer advocate,

1:30.3

and PR consultant.

1:31.9

If your company is interested in collaborating for an upcoming campaign or ongoing marketing,

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