Are collectibles a better investment than stocks?
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When I read the news of Pokemon cards going for over $1 million, I couldn’t help but think back to my own collection from the early 2000s. So I wondered: instead of just trying to “catch ’em all”, should I have been trying to “cash ’em all” instead?
But beyond the rare lucky break, do collectibles really make good investments? And how do they measure up alongside traditional options like stocks and shares? To find out, I sat down with both a market expert and an avid collector on our Headstart on Record podcast.
Meanwhile, does it ever feel like you’re stuck in low gear at work? You spend your day buried in low-impact tasks like clearing emails, only to realise you haven’t moved the needle on your long-term career goals. This week’s askST digs into why work can feel so stagnant and what you can do to get your progress back on track.
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