Beanie Babies to baseball cards, vintage cars to fine wine – collectibles investing is turning passions into potential profits. Investing in collectibles is about buying things you love (or think others will love later) that may appreciate in value over time. Imagine your hobby becoming a wealth-building strategy, turning your basement collection into a potentially … Read more
Spare change apps not enough excitement? Micro-investing apps take small-dollar investing to the next level, allowing you to invest with as little as $5, $10, or whatever pocket money you have lying around. Imagine building an investment portfolio with the spare cash you find in your couch cushions. Apps like Stash, Acorns, Robinhood, and Webull … Read more
Real estate investing platforms: Want to be a landlord without the late-night calls about leaky faucets? Real estate investing platforms offer various ways to invest in real estate – from REITs and crowdfunding to fractional ownership of rental properties – all online and (relatively) hassle-free. Imagine building a real estate portfolio from your couch, clicking … Read more
Think the US stock market is the whole world? Nope! International stocks – companies based outside the US – offer diversification, exposure to global growth, and potentially different investment opportunities. Imagine expanding your portfolio beyond your backyard, investing in companies from Europe, Asia, or emerging markets – global investing for portfolio pizzazz. International stock ETFs … Read more
Options trading: Sounds like Wall Street wizardry? It is! Options are complex financial instruments, and options trading for beginners is like learning to drive a race car before you’ve mastered a tricycle. Options can magnify gains (and losses!) dramatically – high risk, potentially high reward, but definitely not beginner-friendly without serious education and caution. Imagine … Read more
AI (Artificial Intelligence): The future is here, and it’s probably powered by algorithms and robots. Investing in AI stocks is betting on the companies driving this technological revolution – think chipmakers, software developers, and companies integrating AI into everything. Imagine owning a piece of the AI pie, riding the wave of innovation and potentially reaping … Read more
Farmland investing: Sounds… rustic? But farmland is a real asset, and investing in it can provide passive income and diversification beyond stocks and bonds. Imagine owning a piece of the American breadbasket, generating rental income while contributing to food production (and maybe picturing yourself in overalls, even if you’re just checking your portfolio online). Farmland … Read more
Want your investments to do good and do well? ESG investing – Environmental, Social, and Governance – lets you align your portfolio with your values, investing in companies committed to sustainability, ethical practices, and good corporate citizenship. Imagine your money as a force for positive change, building a better world while (hopefully) building your wealth … Read more
Crypto apps: Want to join the digital gold rush (or maybe just a digital dust cloud)? Crypto investing apps make buying, selling, and (sometimes) understanding cryptocurrency slightly less bewildering. Imagine your smartphone as your crypto wallet and trading platform, all in one shiny, app-shaped package. Coinbase, Binance.US, Kraken, Gemini – popular and relatively user-friendly apps … Read more
Penny stocks: Sounds like pocket change investments leading to penthouse suites, right? Think again! Penny stocks are the Wild West of the stock market – cheap shares of tiny companies, promising HUGE gains… or total wipeouts. Imagine gambling your lunch money on a lottery ticket, except the lottery ticket is a tiny piece of a … Read more