Here's what to do with it next
Okay Moneybags, Now What?
Keep building
There's something satisfying about seeing a little extra money sitting in your checking account instead of wondering if you'll make it to payday. If you've built up a $1,000 cushion, congratulations! That's usually when the bigger questions start. Should you move some to savings? Start investing? Pay down debt? You worked hard to build that cushion. Here are a few smart next steps to help your money work a little harder for you.
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