Traditional investment brokers make it difficult for new investors to begin putting their money into the stock market. How? Some charge hefty trade commissions, others have required minimum balances, and most only allow you to purchase whole shares of stock, meaning you can’t purchase a fraction of a share. This means that if you want…
While many people have an interest in investing, the subject can be overwhelming or intimidating for someone with no experience. Someone who has limited investing experience may not know where to begin or they may feel like saving/investing a small amount won’t be enough to make a difference. Companies like Acorns have made it easy…
Robo advisors have become an extremely popular alternative to traditional financial advisors, as many investors prefer to minimize fees. Three of the most popular robo advisor platforms are Betterment, Wealthfront, and M1 Finance. These companies all have something similar to offer, but there are some crucial differences. Here we’ll delve a little deeper into Betterment…
This article is sponsored by Masterworks. All opinions are my own. Conventional investments like stocks and bonds (including mutual funds that invest in stocks and bonds) are the core of most portfolios. While alternative investments provide opportunities for diversification, and in some cases, higher upside, many alternative investments have traditionally only been available to the…