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		tppiotrowski on March 22, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fed hikes rates by 0.25 point despite recent turmo... Freedom. Having money in the bank allows you to control your circumstances. It gives you time to wait for and consider multiple job opportunities. It gives you time to re-skill if the economy shifts or move if your region undergoes an economic depression.

s1artibartfast on March 22, 2023 [–]

That means being able to buy things. If you can't buy things, it doesn't matter what the number in your account is

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