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What Are Alternative Investments?

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We hear a lot these days about alternative investments. Wall Street firms regularly tout their expertise in these investments and try to convince us we need them in our portfolio.

In the beginning, alternative investments were only available to what most would consider the wealthy.

The SEC set the definition of the wealthy with their accredited investor definition. To be eligible to invest in these alternative investments, one has to have an income of at least $200,000 (individual) or $300,000 (joint) for the last two years. Additionally, the rule states the investor expects that income to continue going forward.

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Alternatives to the Stock Market: Where Else to Invest Your Money

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As you start to save and increase your income, one of the most important steps you can take is investing your money. Many people struggle to know what to invest in besides the stock market and what alternatives exist. Granted, the choices are vast and can be quite confusing.

However, if you want to ensure a healthy financial future, ensure your family’s finances are secure and live comfortably in your golden years — investing is an absolute must!

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The Strategy for Investing in a Recession

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No one knows if the stock market is going to go up or down tomorrow, next week, or next year. If anyone tries to tell you that they do, they’re either lying or they’re lying.

The truth is, the S&P 500 could go skyrocket or crash at any minute, and while that might sound scary, it doesn’t have to be if you have the right strategy in place. Most importantly, the right strategy for investing when a recession hits.

Investing in a recession is not that different from investing during any other time period, especially if you’re a long-term investor that is not retiring any time soon.

Though, a recession or bull market, the first step every prepared investor needs to take is to cover the basics.

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Robo-Advisors: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Pros and Cons)

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For those of you going through the investor bootcamp, welcome to your next lesson robo-advisors! In the previous lesson, you learned all about retirement accounts. Today, you’ll be learning how to take the investing easy road with robo-advisors.

Robo-advisors might not be as inherently exciting as the 1966 Western Classic starring Clint Eastwood, but they are certainly more modern. 42 years after the debut of this Eastwood blockbuster, the first Robo-Advisor came onto the scene. And 11 years after that, we’re stealing the title of that movie classic to create our own Hollywood film (article), starring Robo-Advisors Pros and Cons. 

So grab your popcorn, fill up your 48oz cup of soda, and silence your cell phones – we’re embarking on a journey that every modern investor should complete.

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Investing in Art for Beginners: Affordable Art Investing on Masterworks

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Technology is changing the game yet again. This time, making investing in art possible for beginners, not just for the experienced and wealthy.

For many, investing in art is something that has probably not crossed their mind. Most people can’t afford a $1 million dollar home, let alone a $1 million piece of art.

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