Welcome to a special edition of the Markets A.M. newsletter featuring articles from today's Investing Monthly report. The report offers insights and advice for investors, as well as a look back at market highlights from January. In our featured article, we explore the hidden costs of collecting-from insurance to pricey storage.

Also featured: three places to park your cash and get solid yields; our Retirement Rookies test out a recreational vehicle, and they like it more than they expected; and a new study quantifies just how overconfident sports bettors are.

This newsletter was compiled by WSJ Reports editor Brian Hershberg. Read the full report here .

The Hidden Costs of Building and Protecting a Collection

Collections can become an alternative investment that takes time, vigilance and financial resources to maintain. It's not for everyone.

How much do you know about alternative investments? Take our quiz .

Consider high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money-market mutual funds to get the best, safe returns on your cash, financial advisers say.

Test-Driving an RV in Retirement

Retirement Rookies: Can traveling in an RV compare to the joys of biking and backpacking? A retired couple put that question to the test.

Sports Bettors Expect to Win. The Results Show They Typically Don't.

The average sports bettor loses 7.5 cents per dollar wagered. The average expectation, however, is to win 0.3 cent for every dollar wagered.

Aunts and Uncles, Beware Your Budget

Young Money: Becoming an aunt or uncle for the first time can be a time of excitement and optimism. But be sure to set a budget .

Some stories from recent Investing Monthly reports:

Where to Invest Your Money in 2025 The Top Stock Funds of 2024 How to Stay on Budget: Set Aside Money to Splurge Our Retirement Goal for 2025: Make Home a Place of Comfort-and Change About Us

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