You need money to make money with stocks. While there's no minimum you have to invest, $5,000 is a good figure I strive for as a minimum. It means you've got some decent skin in the game where you'll have plenty of incentive to ensure you're taking the time to pick a quality stock. And a 10% annual return on that type of investment amounts to $500. Those are dollar amounts that start to have an effect on your finances.

If you've got $5,000 to invest right now, there are some good growth stocks you should consider buying with that money, including UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Target (NYSE: TGT).

A health insurance company such as UnitedHealth Group might not strike you as much of a growth stock. But the reality is that this has been a top growth-oriented business to invest in for years. Over the past decade, the company has grown its top and bottom lines significantly.

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