As a creative professional—designer, writer, artist, or entrepreneur—you thrive on new perspectives, diverse influences, and fresh inspiration. The same outlook can help you build a smarter, more resilient investment portfolio: by embracing international diversification. At Stone Ridge Advisors, we are strong advocates for international diversification and experts at Morningstar, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Vanguard, and Charles Schwab all agree: diversifying internationally is a key step for long-term success.
Turning 65 is a milestone for anyone, but for creatives—artists, writers, designers, and other self-employed professionals—it brings unique questions about health insurance. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, can seem confusing, especially if your career path hasn’t followed a traditional employer-based route. Here’s what you need to know to make the transition smooth and avoid costly mistakes.
If you’re a creative professional—a designer, writer, filmmaker, architect or maker of anything—you know that your work thrives on innovation, fresh ideas, and pushing boundaries. But when it comes to investing, the best approach often feels... well, boring. Here’s how you, as a creative entrepreneur, can deal with your natural attraction to novelty while still building lasting financial security.
