This is exactly the goal for laypeople - and the Buddha gives detailed instruction on how it is to be achieved.
That includes the world’s first portfolio advice!
DN31
By dividing wealth into four parts,
True friendships are bound;
One part should be enjoyed;
Two parts invested in business;
And the fourth set aside
Against future misfortunes.
So 25% Cash/ short term bills, 50% Stocks, 25% Gold/ long term bonds ?
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But also, the Buddha doesn’t tire of pointing out that …
AN 7.7
that is wealth, I can’t deny it. But fire, water, rulers, thieves, and unloved heirs all take a share of that wealth. There are these seven kinds of wealth that they can’t take a share of. What seven? The wealth of faith, ethics, conscience, prudence, learning, generosity, and wisdom.
and he teaches the origin and ending of Suffering to lay people in a way that is both direct and immediate.
So, yes… the Buddha does indeed also teach the path to a good rebirth! And IMO, considering the completely unskillful way most people lead their lives, anyone who follows this path rooted in faith, ethics, conscience, prudence, learning, generosity and wisdom is far above the ordinary.