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Why fear of appearing financially ignorant keeps people from investing

Everyone at work talks about their crypto gains and I nod along but I have no idea what I am doing and I am too embarrassed to admit I keep all my money in a savings account earning nothing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Social pressure and shame about your financial knowledge are preventing you from taking steps that could improve your long-term security.

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