What Happens If You Just Hold Cash?

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⌚️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Why too much cash is a silent threat
2:40 – How inflation erodes bank savings
5:30 – Taxes hitting your interest hard
6:30 – Why people default to cash (fear & simplicity)
8:12 – Real goals: growth, emergencies, big purchases
10:29 – Rental real estate: pros, pitfalls & pitfalls
11:50 – Tax-deferral strategies: stocks, ETFs, Roth
14:38 – Risk & reward: property vs. index funds
16:15 – Power of Roth contributions at any age
18:48 – Other tax-smart options: annuities, LTC
19:39 – Designing a plan: purpose-driven saving
21:02 – Health tip: "Be boring"—consistency wins
23:52 – Wrap-up: move cash into smarter vehicles

Health Tip: Be boring. Consistency—even in finance—quietly wins the long game.

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