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[-] FlowVoid@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I talked to someone in finance, and the first thing they said is that nothing has guaranteed returns.

[-] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

FlowVoid: Hi, I'm FlowVoid.

Person in finance: Nothing has guaranteed returns.

FlowVoid: Oh...uh, ok.

Person in finance: I'm in finance.

[-] FlowVoid@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Close! But here's what actually happened...

FlowVoid: Hi, I'm FlowVoid, your 1:30 pm appointment. I'm here for some guaranteed returns, here's $3.50, now set me up finance bro.

Person in finance: Nothing has guaranteed returns. Also get out.

[-] KevonLooney@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

You can get a guaranteed return in many ways.

  • US Treasury bonds: if the US government fails you'll have bigger problems than money. You don't need to worry about that scenario. You'll win the lottery first.
  • Pay off a loan: by paying off your principal early you can guarantee that you pay less interest in the future.
  • Buy something that saves you money: if you like cooking, an herb garden will save you a lot of money. If you like sweets, baking equipment will do the same.
[-] FlowVoid@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

The first is not guaranteed, the others are savings not returns.

[-] KevonLooney@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Savings are better than returns because they are legally tax free. A penny saved is worth more than a penny earned.

[-] FlowVoid@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Yes, savings are usually better if for some reason you are forced to choose only one. But they are generally used together. A penny saved is worth even more if it is used to generate a return.

[-] Hereforpron2@lemmynsfw.com 0 points 1 year ago

Fair, low-risk not no risk, but a good buy

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