Diana J. Bird

Previously, there was no way to invest unless you had millions to buy an entire painting — not even the best advisor could get you in on the action without dropping a fortune on one piece.But a new platform has completely changed that. Now, accredited investors with portfolios over $500,000 can tap into this previously inaccessible asset class and get a piece of multi-billion dollar masterpieces.Read on to learn more about how you can unlock an exclusive offer to skip this platform’s waitlist.Na...

While you might not think twice about the coins you pocket after paying for your morning coffee, spare change can easily add up over time — just ask a kid with a piggy bank.But saving is only half of the equation — you can optimize your spare change to grow at a compounding rate if you choose to invest it.Acorns is an app that invests your spare change for you automatically. All you need to do is sign up and link your cards — which just takes a couple of minutes. Then it’ll round up your recent...

This is where alternative investments come in. Alternative investments — assets other than stocks — can help hedge against inflation, protect your wealth from downside risk and potentially enhance portfolio returns.Thanks to one disruptive start-up, a top-tier alternative investment has finally been made accessible to everyday investors — fine art.You probably think of art as just some canvas that makes your living room look nicer, but art has quietly outperformed other asset classes for years.A...

There’s gotta be a better way, right? Well, there is.
Wyshbox is a new online service that offers a stress-free and personalized approach to term life insurance.Get $155,000 in coverage starting at $9 a month, all from the comfort of your couch.Wyshbox helps you find the right coverage plan by organizing your “wyshes” — those are your debts, financial goals and wherever you want your money to go when you’re gone.There are no pushy sales calls or medical exams, just a fully digital application tha...

SmartAsset is an online hub for consumer-focused financial information and advice. Their platform connects you with specialized financial advisors who can help you revise your retirement plan to withstand today’s uncertain economy.Just complete a short survey about your financial status and your retirement goals — their algorithm will match you with three options for a vetted fiduciary advisor in your area.With SmartAsset, planning for your retirement is simple and stress-free.Their platform is...

SmartAsset is an online hub for consumer-focused financial information and advice. Their platform connects you with specialized financial advisors who can help you revise your retirement plan to withstand today’s uncertain economy.Just complete a short survey about your financial status and your retirement goals — their algorithm will match you with three options for a vetted fiduciary advisor in your area.With SmartAsset, planning for your retirement is simple and stress-free.Their platform is...

For millions of American parents, the last few years have felt like treading water — and they’re getting tired.

Worse, they’ve been so occupied keeping their families afloat that they haven’t been planning ahead for their kids’ financial future.

Two-thirds of Americans think the next generation will be worse off financially than their parents, according to a survey from Pew Research. And a quarter of parents under 40 say they don’t plan to have more children because they’re worried about their...