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Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019) by robocat on Wednesday September 23, 2020 @08:08PM (#24573801)
It also shows the value of diversity of investment - not just in the stock market sense of the word. As individuals we are often extremely exposed to: a mortgage in a single location; a single job; a single currency/economy; a single startup.

It is hard to diversify as an individual unless you have significant capital to invest.

Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019) by adrianN on Thursday September 24, 2020 @01:03AM (#24575407)
At least this has gotten better. Not too long ago you would have most likely been 100% exposed to the small farm that provides food for you and your family and a bad harvest could literally kill you.
Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019) by deegles on Thursday September 24, 2020 @08:53AM (#24578122)
Considering freeze dried food can last for 30+ years, it might make sense to bulk purchase a few years worth of supply. Couple that Starlink and a homestead and you could be set financially for a long time.