10/27/2026
A large inheritance can bring many decisions, from where to keep the money to whether to invest it.
Wealth management advisor Kassi Hyde shared her perspective with Kiplinger on what to do first after inheriting $1 million, including how to think about investing money you want to see grow.
"If you know you don't need or want to touch the money and want it to grow for future needs, then definitely go ahead and invest. Just make sure to consider your time horizon when determining how risky you want to be."
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/inherited-1-million-what-to-do-first