"if I know I need the money in the next one to three years for something like a down payment or paying taxes or another use I won't invest the money instead I'll just throw it into a savings account money market fund or treasury earning about 5% and I'll keep it there sure I could miss out on potential gains in the market but it also guarantees that I'm not going to lose money"
By Graham Stephan | February 28, 2024 | Incorrect
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How To Build Wealth In Your 20s (Realistically) 00:09:20 - 00:09:40
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Money needed in the next 1-3 years, if placed in a savings account, money market fund, or treasury, is guaranteed not to lose principal.
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Evaluated on 2026-04-19
The prediction claims principal is guaranteed not to be lost in savings accounts, money market funds, or treasuries within 1-3 years. While savings accounts (up to FDIC limits) and US Treasuries (held to maturity) offer principal guarantees, money market funds do not carry an explicit guarantee and have a historical risk of principal loss, making the prediction mostly inaccurate.

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