Liz Aldrich
Liz Aldrich is a financial writer based in Portland, Oregon. She started out writing about personal finance, credit card rewards, economic policy, and student loans before shifting into topics related to investing and alternative assets. Her work has been published in Business Insider, The Motley Fool, USA Today, Yahoo! Finance, Investopedia, Bankrate, ValuePenguin, Credit Karma, and more. In her spare time, she enjoys globetrotting, gardening, playing roller derby, and hiking around the Pacific Northwest.
Liz graduated from the University of Oregon with a dual degree in economics and philosophy. She worked in financial aid at the Savannah College of Art and Design before moving into the field of financial writing.
Latest Posts
These Are the Top Ten Best States for Farmland in the US
Montana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming offer the most affordable farmland. Check our top ten farmland picks for investors.
From Steph to The Mick: Best Sports Cards to Invest in 2023
From Steph to Mickey Mantle to the up-and-comers, here's how to find undervalued sports cards and turn your hobby into an investment.
Vinovest Review: Fine Wine Investing Made Easy
You don't need to be a master sommelier or have a massive basement cellar to add investment-grade wine to your portfolio anymore.
Collectable Review: The Premier Investing App for Sports Fans
Put all that sports knowledge to good use by trading shares in some of the world's most valuable sports cards.
CrowdStreet Review: Institutional-Quality Commercial Real Estate Deals for Retail Investors
Invest like a real estate mogul with access to major commercial real estate projects
Concreit Review: Easy Real Estate Investing That Doesn't Lock Up Your Funds
With decent returns, low risk, and high liquidity, the Concreit app almost seems too good to be true—is it?
Study: Could Investment Wine Be a High Return, Low Risk Unicorn?
Our study found that wine outperformed most other assets included while offering less downside risk and lower volatility.
Study: Could Sports Cards Be the Best Store of Value During Tough Economic Times?
This study shows that sports card prices remained stable through recent recessions and inflationary periods, making them an excellent store of value.
Wondering What the Safest Stablecoin Is? We've Got You
Tether is the most popular stablecoin, but it's risky. USDC and Dai are widely considered to be some of the safest stablecoins. Here's why.
Asset Trip with Jake Hanley: Agricultural Commodities Are Booming, Here's What You Should Know
Portfolio manager at Teucrium ETFs talks about commodities investing strategies and how to make the most of booming agricultural prices.
Investing in a Recession: A Look at the Top Performing Asset Classes During Market Crashes From 2018-2022
Agricultural commodities and fine art performed exceptionally well, while residential real estate, gold, whiskey, farmland, and wine also produced positive returns.
Study: These Factors Can Help You Predict Sports Card Prices
From number of championships and MVPs to whether or not a card is a rookie, here are the most common characteristics of the highest priced sports cards out there.
Warm Colors as Value Predictors in NFT, Sneaker, and Art Investments
While color alone isn't enough to predict the future value of a painting, NFT, or pair of sneakers, it might help.
Study: These Features Might Help You Predict Which NFTs Are Profitable
This study pulls data from thousands of top NFTs to determine how features like headwear, eyewear, and background color influence price.
Why Bonds and Fine Art Might Be the Best Assets During a Recession
Our study found that bonds and fine art are negatively correlated with the S&P 500, thus enhancing their diversification benefits.
Apr. 19 Markets Report: It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Chaos
Commodities of all kinds are having a banner year, Millennials might finally be able to become homeowners, and crypto market losses in the last couple weeks are in the hundreds of billions.
Can Gold Help Shield You From Crypto Losses?
Thanks to its low correlation to several major cryptocurrencies, gold might be able to help crypto investors protect against loss.
Diversifying Outside of Stocks: The Most Correlated and Non-Correlated Assets
This study outlines the correlation between the stock market and a variety of alternative assets, from real estate and precious metals to crypto and fine art.
How to Invest in Commodities: From ETFs and Index Funds to Direct Investments
Commodity ETFs, index funds, and new online investment platforms make it easier than ever to invest in precious metals, agriculture, oil, and more.
Asset Trip with Nelson Chu: From Traditional Finance to the Wide Open World of Alts
Percent founder and startup consultant talks about the changing landscape of retail investing and tapping into the greenfield opportunity of alternative assets.
Asset Trip with Ashley Caines: Are Social DAOs and Experiential NFTs the Future of Web 3.0?
Web 3.0 expert and blockchain enthusiast talks about her swing trading strategies, why she's bullish on social tokens and experiential NFTs, and how DAOs are solving some of the hurdles they currently face.
Asset Trip with Rebecca Binny and Fairlane Raymundo: The Metaverse Is Here to Stay, and It's Time to Hop Onboard
With RayCo Media, Binny and Raymundo help usher businesses, startups, and nonprofits into the metaverse. Here's what they have to say about the future of Web 3.0 and why it's time you got involved.
From Bar to Bullion: The Best Ways to Invest in Gold
It's easier now than ever to invest in gold. Some of the best ways to buy and sell gold include gold ETFs, gold mining stocks, and gold investing apps.
Asset Trip with Guy Gotslak: Using Crypto IRAs to Compound Big Wins
Crypto enthusiast and tech exec talks ups and downs with crypto, maximizing returns and minimizing taxes with a self-directed IRA, and believing in the tech behind the coins he invests in.
Asset Trip with Collin Plume: Big Wins With Gold and Silver
Serial entrepreneur talks about his favorite alternatives to invest in, from buying silver to investing in crypto with a self-directed IRA to being an active investor in someone else's business.
Asset Trip with Kyle Asman: Investing in Venture Capital, Private Equity and Self-Storage
Alternative assets enthusiast and early stage software company investor talks getting into venture capital, investing in what you know, and why self-storage is great for passive income investors.
Asset Trip with Allan Randall: Making Tax-Efficient Investments, Whether Traditional or Alternative
Financial advisor Allan Randall talks maximizing your returns and minimizing your taxes on everything from stocks and bonds to real estate to crypto.
Asset Trip with Clay Gardner: Old World Wealth Management Meets New World Investing Strategies
Titan Co-CEO talks building human investment managers into an easy-to-use app, finding quality in the market, and explaining tech stocks to his grandma.
The Best Open Source Crypto Wallets for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Some of the best open source crypto wallets include Electrum, Mycelium, Blockstream Green and Copay for Bitcoin or MyEtherWallet for Ethereum.
The Best Crypto Tracking Apps for Managing Your Portfolio in 2022
Crypto tracking apps like Blockfolio/FTX, Delta, Coin Market Manager, CoinStats, and Lunch Money can help you do more with your crypto portfolio.
DeFi Staking Guide: Forget Mining Crypto and Start Staking
This DeFi staking guide explains how to get in on the latest passive income trend in crypto with nothing more than an internet connection.
From Newbie to VC: The Best Startup Investment Sites
Equity crowdfunding platforms are the best ways to invest like Peter Thiel, whether you're accredited or not.
Asset Trip with Aaron Burnett: Taking Your Investment to the Moon, Quite Literally
Spaced Ventures CEO talks investing in space technology, finding those moonshot returns, and…cattle farming in Paraguay?
The 8 Best Crypto Staking Coins for Maximum Yield in 2022
You can earn passive income by staking crypto coins like Polkadot, Cardano, Tezos, Aglorand, Polygon, and more.
Add Farmland Exposure to Your Portfolio in 2022 With These Top Agriculture ETFs
Add agriculture exposure to your portfolio with the best farmland ETFs, including DBA, CORN, and TAGS.
Asset Trip with Ezra Levine: From Collector to Investor, Merging Passion and Profit
Collectable CEO talks turning your hobby into a legitimate investment and making money off everything from sports cards to historical documents.
The New Normal: Top Real Estate Trends Fueled by COVID-19
Americans are moving away from big cities, looking for more space and affordability. Retail is struggling while logistic real estate booms.
Top 2022 ESG Investing Trends: Greener Pastures Lie Ahead
...but only if we come up with a more well-defined, transparent rating system for ESG investors.
Everything You Need to Know About Robinhood's New Crypto Wallet
Robinhood is launching a crypto wallet in 2022. The wallet will feature security measures offered in partnership with Chainalysis, and you can sign up now.
Best Crypto Robo Advisors for 2022: From Bitcoin Bots to Automated Crypto Investing
Crypto robo advisors like Wealthfront and Titan offer diversified crypto funds, while crypto bots like Coinrule let you automate a more active trading strategy.
Best Real Estate Apps for Investors in 2023
Real estate investing like Fundrise, Concreit, CrowdStreet, and Fund That Flip let investors get started in real estate with a smartphone and as little as $1.
From Tether to Dai: The Best Stablecoins to Hodl
Stablecoins are being touted as the future of currency, but what is the best stablecoin?
Keep Your Eyes (and Wallet) On These Top DeFi Coins in 2022
There's a bright future in store for the best DeFi coins, which include AAVE, LINK, AVAX, CAKE, and UNI.
Asset Trip with David McAlvany: The King of Gold on Inflation Hedging and Finding Value Buys
Vaulted CEO talks about why one of the oldest asset classes—precious metals—should be part of every modern investor's portfolio.
The Future Is Now: Generative Art and NFTs Explained
Generative art is digital art that uses computers to generate art through a combination of coded rules and randomness.
A Guide to Getting Into DeFi on Coinbase
Coinbase is a centralized crypto exchange that offers DeFi options like DeFi coins and the decentralized Coinbase Wallet.
DeFi Wallets: Everything You Need to Know to Secure Your Crypto
DeFi wallets like Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, and Argent are decentralized wallets that give you complete control over your crypto.
Binance USD (BUSD): What You Need to Know About Binance's Stablecoin
Binance's stablecoin, BUSD, is one of the most popular thanks to its stability, transparency, and high interest rates.
Crypto Wallet vs Exchange: Where to Stash Your Crypto
Crypto exchanges like Coinbase and Binance make it easy to store your crypto, but keeping your coins in an external wallet is more secure.
Types of Crypto Wallets Explained: Which Is Best for You?
There are five types of crypto wallets: hardware wallets, web wallets, mobile wallets, desktop wallets, and paper wallets. Some are safer than others.
Agricultural Real Estate: These Are the Best Farmland REITs
Farmland REITs like LAND and FPI make it easy to invest in agriculture without owning a farm.