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Old 11-11-2005, 08:33 AM
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Default Re: The cons of saving money

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Originally Posted by jmjj215
I think the truthfulness of that depends on the item you're buying. Fast Food? Nope. That "depreciates" rather quickly A car, now you're talking - maybe.
True, up to a point. In a hyperinflation scenario, what buys you a Big Mac for lunch may only buy you a small cheeseburger for dinner.

(Fortunately all of this is academic. Hopefully no one is going on a big spending spree because of this thread. )
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