Here's Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

If you're tempted to sit on the sidelines of the current market, you're not alone. The stock sell-off over the past six months has spooked plenty of investors. But today's market offers a reminder of two investing truths: one, that volatility is a given, and two, that buying smart stocks at a sale can have a big payoff down the line.

That's right: now might be exactly the time to put money into the stock market. There are two companies in particular -- Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) -- that I think could make great long-term investments despite the market's current downturn.

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