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Tuesday Edition - June 17, 2026

Good morning, Member šŸ‘‹

How are you doing this morning? I’ve been thinking about the first things we saved for. Mine was books at the school book fair. šŸ“š Picking them out with my own money felt like a big deal. What about you? What’s the first thing you remember saving up to buy? šŸ·šŸ’° Funny how those little goals turn into bigger questions later, like how to build a nest egg and what to do with your money when the usual options feel uncertain.

If you’ve been asking yourself the same questions, you may be as interested in this as I am: Masterworks* lets you invest in shares of contemporary artwork by artists like Basquiat and Picasso. Like any investment, if an artwork is sold, you can receive a share of the profit based on how much you put in to begin with. Some investors have seen gains of up to 17.8%.* I am no financial planner, but it seems like this isn’t the kind of investment that you hear about every day. Maybe something different could make sense. Click here to skip the waitlist and join.*

Let’s revisit yesterday’s Word Unscramble: A L A T U R N

The word is natural! Congratulations, Word Wizards!

Here's today's riddle: I get stepped on every day, but I still welcome you home. What am I?

Drop your answer here—you could be in tomorrow’s shout-out! Today we're sharing 10 at-home doctor visits, $1 Dollar General deals, a '60s retailer closing nationwide, and goodbye to a beloved '80s sitcom mom.

Veronica — Newsletter Writer

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Here at The GrayVine, we know how much time and effort go into saving money. You worked hard for what you have, so it makes sense to think carefully about where that money goes and how it grows. Spreading your money across different types of investments may help, especially when one area is not doing well. One option you may not have considered is post-war contemporary artwork.

Masterworks lets you invest in shares of these artworks.* The platform has deployed $1.3 billion across more than 530 artworks, giving investors an opportunity to diversify their portfolio through fine art. If an artwork is sold, you can receive a share of the profit based on how much you invested and how much it sells for. Masterworks has reported returns of 16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8% on works held for more than a year.*

For anyone thinking beyond the usual stocks and funds, Masterworks may be worth considering.*

^According to Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance not indicative of future returns. See Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.

Speak with your financial advisor before making any changes to your investment strategies.


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ā€œWas I wrong for not making a separate meal for my niece’s picky daughter?ā€

Pull up a seat, GrayViners! An anonymous reader is in a tender situation and needs your advice. Read on and share your thoughts. 

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šŸ“… On This Day In History

1858 - Abraham Lincoln gave his ā€œHouse Dividedā€ speech.

1944 - George Stinney was wrongfully executed for murder.

1978 - The musical film Grease hit theaters.

šŸ“œ Quote Of The Day

ā€œA kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.ā€
— Steve Maraboli

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