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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
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Lisa Gerstner

Got $1,000? Here Are 20 Ways We'd Spend It This Year

Hands hold a handful of money.

As the end of the year rolls around, you may have some cash to spare — perhaps an annual bonus from your employer or money you’ve been stashing away to give to charity or buy holiday gifts.

Whether you want to improve your savings and investments, make smart charitable donations, boost your career, upgrade your home or treat yourself to a vacation, we’ve found great ideas to use a thousand bucks.

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