--- title: 5 Things To Do When Your 401k Reaches $50k description: 'It’s an accomplishment you should be proud of: a $50,000-nest egg is growing with your name on it. Thanks to your diligence and sacrifice, your…' published: '2021-02-19T22:24:35.000Z' modified: '2021-04-08T21:38:52.000Z' section: Retirement word_count: 329 canonical: https://money.com/have-50k-in-your-401k-heres-what-to-do-next-stg/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** This article was made possible through advertising relationships with one or more of the advertisers listed on this page whose products and services we think our readers will find valuable. This article was written by our Ads team and doesn't necessarily reflect the views of Money's editorial team. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) about how we make money. ![Stack of wrapped bills on top of a dinner plate with a fork and a knife on either side](https://img.money.com/2021/02/MoneyAmplify-Listicles.jpg) It’s an accomplishment you should be proud of: a $50,000-nest egg is growing with your name on it. Thanks to your diligence and sacrifice, your financial future is paved on solid ground. So now what? How can you build on this while balancing risk and reward? From investing in cryptocurrency to sharing ownership of high-end works of art, our modern society features no shortage of unusual options. Here are 5 moves worthy of your consideration: ###### Money.com is a paid Affiliate/partner of Stash. Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Investing involves risk. 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