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We all have a different approach to money — some of us like to spend it as soon as we have it, while some of us like to hold on to it and spend it carefully. But for people who are very savvy (精明的) about their cash, there are a number of interesting ways to invest it and, if things go well, make a tidy profit.

Buying stamps, wine, coins and books are all different ways of investing your money. It comes with risks but can be thrilling as, hopefully, you watch the value of your investment rise. However, you need to know what you’re doing and making your fortune is not guaranteed.

If you’re happy to take a risk, then one of the most well-known ways of investing is by buying artwork. By purchasing a painting and holding on to it, its value can increase by a handsome sum, but of course, only when you sell it do you feel the financial benefit. Some people get quite lucky, particularly when they don’t expect to make any money. There are stories of people buying a painting in an antique shop for peanuts only to find out it’s actually worth thousands of pounds.

Of course investing in artwork is not a guarantee to make you a millionaire. Patrick Connolly, a financial adviser, says investing in art is too risky and he recommends their clients not to invest in it because the downsides outweigh the upsides.

But if you’re still keen, there are art fairs, such as The Affordable Art Fair, and websites aimed at buyers with a modest budget. Patrick Connolly says the best approach here is to buy something you like and can afford and “if it goes up in value, that should be just an added bonus.”

If this has spoilt your plans for your investment, maybe there’s more chance of winning big money by buying a lottery ticket (彩票)!

Most of us fall back on the classics when it comes time to buy Mother’s Day gifts: flowers, fancy tea or a card. But if you really want to show off this year, you might want to dig a little deeper. This helpful list of Mother’s Day gifts will be of help.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter (过滤器) $20 (now 15% off)

If she’s been hitting the trail without one, Mom will surely appreciate having a Life Straw in her bag, especially on longer hikes. The lightweight filter can remove dirty and harmful substances from any water source, making it a necessity for outdoor adventures.

Organic Dandy Instant Herbal Drink $ 13

This herbal dandelion-root mixture helped Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo cut coffee out of her diet completely. “The taste is surprisingly similar to coffee, but without the bitterness that would often mess with my stomach,” she says.

Alessi Apostrophe Orange Peeler $40 (now 20%off)

“Every so often, a device enters your life and leaves you wondering how you managed beforehand,” says Strategist contributor Fanny Singer of this Italian orange peeler. “This teardrop-shaped device is designed to make it really easy to slice an orange to separate the peel from the fruit. It’s a pleasant surprise every time I use it.”

WuFuYuan Tapioca Pearls, Black Sugar Flavor $5

According to one Strategist staffer who has been drinking bubble tea (珍珠奶茶) since she was in elementary school, these pearls are the best for making bubble tea at home. “The pearls by themselves aren’t sweet, but you can put them in a brown-sugar mixture to get the desired sweetness,” she explains. “Or just add sugar to your milk tea.”