Business Insider: “4 ways to invest your money that aren’t the stock market, according to financial planners”
Business Insider, Sept. 21, 2021 — Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro, is featured in today’s article by Jen Glantz, the founder of the viral business Bridesmaid for Hire, the creator of the project Finally the Bride, the voice of the podcast “You’re Not Getting Any Younger.”
Jen writes: “Early last year when I finally decided to invest some of the cash sitting idle in my savings account, I turned to the stock market. I was a rookie investor and didn’t know what I was doing. I invested in companies I liked or felt had strong potential, but I didn’t research. I’ve come a long way since then, optimizing my stock market strategy to include studying earnings reports and being more strategic with my picks.”
“As I evolve as an investor, I want to make sure I’m diversifying my investments. This is why I decided to turn to the experts for advice on other places to put my money aside from the market, with the hope that that cash turns a profit.”
Here are the suggestions four financial planners gave Jen, including Rita, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth Management, who offers insight into investing in one’s career and earning certifications and designations.
Rita explains: “For a lot of people, continuing their education and improving their skills can be a worthwhile investment in many ways. Your employer may be willing to help you cover these costs by reimbursing you upon completion. There are tuition remission and professional development benefits.”