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unstatusthequo on Feb 17, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: How this Ends

Inflation means holding cash actually devalues it. Assets are better protection mechanisms. Real estate, precious metals, crypto maybe, fine art, etc .

lackbeard on Feb 17, 2021 | [–]

Assets are not a good protection mechanism if you buy them at the height of a bubble in asset prices!

tonyedgecombe on Feb 18, 2021 | [–]

Inflation is very low at the moment and there are benefits to having at least some cash on hand.

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