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The Silent Tax on Emergency Funds
Most people treat their emergency fund as a static pile of cash, but inflation quietly erodes its purchasing power every single day. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the hidden tax of keeping too much money in low-yield savings accounts during September 2026. We explore how a seemingly safe three-month reserve can lose significant real value over time when interest rates lag behind consumer price indices. Instead of just hiding money under a mattress or leaving it in a basic checking account, we look at specific liquidity traps that trap wealth. The conversation moves toward…
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