Outside of retirement plans like 401K's, only 14 percent of Americans invest directly in stocks.
That's probably because the market can be hard to wrap your head around. And it may be why some folks are investing in things they have more of a feel for.
There are investment opportunities from all kinds of everyday collectibles like sports items, art, cars, handbags, watches, and even wine.
But you'll want to do your research, find out how long the provider of what you're buying has been in business. Also, what's their track record? And, look at reviews online.
You can have really good returns with much lower volatility, the ups and downs of the market. So it's not as stressful as watching some other assets.
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