I’ve got about 15k and potentially going to get another 5k later from inheritance

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Looking for something with some growth potential still (would love to double it) and possibly a good dividend long term.

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Let me know when you find it. Preferably before it doubles.

If you are aiming for a long term investment, put it in a index fund and leave it alone preferably in a tax advantaged account. If you're just chasing quick gains, follow the frrquent penny stock threads, buy lotto tickets, or hit the casino. Typically growth and dividend stock are different animals. If a company has big growth potential its typically going to reinvest capital for expansion rather than pay it out to share holders. If you aren't well versed in stock fundamentals you aren't going to beat the experts unless its dumb luck or you have a specific industry insight (invest in what you know). Otherwise just invest in the broad market instead of trying to pick winners as an amateur.

1. Are you set up with a six month liquid emergency fund?

2. Do you have auto debt, credit card debt, or student loans?

3. If not, by all means, invest.

You can still fund 2020 IRA and 2021. So put what you can now into the 2020. Are you married? If so, you can fund 2 IRAs whether or not spouse has income. So, $12k annual limit for a couple.