Here’s Why Putting Your Savings in the Market Could Backfire — and What To Do Instead

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You don’t need a financial expert to tell you that saving money is essential. From retirement to a rainy day, you need money stored up to get you through the hard times and the good times — and everything in between. But without clear guidance on how to save, many people still default to simply “letting it sit” without a strategy.

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