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[-] datelmd5sum@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

For some things saving for the risk is not possible for normal people. You probably can't have enough saved in case your house burns down, you maim someone with your car, you need a medvac from abroad etc.

[-] Cephirux@lemmings.world 6 points 2 years ago

I guess this is one of the reasons why the poor get poorer?

[-] sturmblast@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

you have ust a good as much chance at winning the lottery

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Unfortunately no, the odds of you experiencing catastrophe are much higher than your odds of winning the lottery, especially if you live an active lifestyle.

[-] sturmblast@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

do you know anyone that had any of those things happen to them?

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Yes. Every single one of those examples actually. I'm not being hyperbolic or joking. I know different people who have experienced at least one of each of those scenarios.

[-] sturmblast@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

I'd suggest you have a more unique experience then. I couldn't say I have met anyone that ticks those boxes.

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