<prompt> Human: We both have comfortable jobs, so we hoped to take the money and try to make more in the more short term while learning some financial skills. Dont know where to start with stocks, also considered flipping a home could get some extra cash for renovations if needed. Where would you go with this?  <response>: Please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! You may find Your IRA and You: Basic Information and Your 401k and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 