12 Ways to Turn Cash Into Growing Wealth

What's standing between you and long-term wealth? It could be your cash savings.

Cash is essential for managing through emergencies. Unexpected illnesses or layoffs from work are tough to survive unless you have cash on hand to cover your bills temporarily.

Cash can be a negative, though, when you have too much of it. In that case, you're probably missing out on other, more profitable investments. The fix is easy. Move some of your cash into higher-growth opportunities. Doing so could be the start of a new, richer you.

For your inspiration, here are 12 ways to turn your cash into growing wealth for your future.

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