Please look up the definition of Hyperinflation and cite examples of 3 countries that have experienced it.  What happened to the money of citizens in those countries?  If the United States ever experienced a period of time in which the value of the US Dollar became worthless (hyperinflation), how could you safeguard your assets?   What can you invest in today that would help you to survive during a period of economic uncertainty such as hyperinflation?  What would you do if you were unable to get cash out of an ATM or use a credit card to pay for purchases?

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Please look up the definition of Hyperinflation and cite examples of 3 countries that have experienced it.  What happened to the money of citizens in those countries?  If the United States ever experienced a period of time in which the value of the US Dollar became worthless (hyperinflation), how could you safeguard your assets?   What can you invest in today that would help you to survive during a period of economic uncertainty such as hyperinflation?  What would you do if you were unable to get cash out of an ATM or use a credit card to pay for purchases?

 

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