2. A good down payment for real estate

Everyone should think of their home as an investment and if you have a sizeable enough chunks to make a down payment for a house and this is probably the largest and best asset to look at. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. 

There are, of course, blemishes on the face of what seems like an ideal investment. When you invest in real estate, money is made or lost behind the scenes, not when the final deal is made.

3. Invest in Mutual Funds

A mutual fund company pools the money of many investors and invests it for them in a collection of securities by purchasing stocks, bonds, money markets or other securities. Mutual funds are subject to market risks so be prepared in case you find your NAV lower than the sum invested.

Conduct a thorough research on the best mutual fund and select a well balanced fund (in case you are risk averse) before you invest. The advantage you have when investing in a mutual fund is that an expert makes the investments for you.