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The Danger In Assuming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. Assumption #4: You’ll never have an emergency. If the “nothing bad will ever happen to me” assumption were true, there would be no need for insurance. Emergencies happen…to everyone. Emergency or otherwise, unexpected expenses arise all the time.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. But in general, it’s lower risk than a growth stock.”

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