Ep.237 The Dollar as a Safe Haven: Should You Hold More Cash?
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The Dollar as a Safe Haven: Should You Hold More Cash?
When global chaos hits, investors rush to the U.S. dollar—why?
Because it’s the world’s reserve currency. A financial “safe room.”
But should you be stacking more cash?
Here’s the balance to strike:
- Yes to a cash cushion: 3–6 months of essential expenses = peace of mind.
- No to hoarding: Beyond that, cash loses value to inflation creep.
Cash = stability. Investing = growth.
Use cash to steady the ship, not as your growth strategy.
In uncertain times, resilience comes from balance:
Stay liquid and stay invested.
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