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Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

So you’ve got $1,000 on hand, now what? In today’s market, $1,000 can be the start of something big. Whether it’s an unexpected windfall or hard-earned savings, putting this money to work wisely can ...