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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: rayvt 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: where to store money
Date: 07/24/25 3:32 PM
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with all the US debt, I wonder if there is some risk.

Not really.

Ever heard the expression "When the US sneezes, the world catches a cold"?
Google AI:
Reasons for US Influence:
* Size of the US Economy: The US has the largest economy in the world, and its economic performance has a significant impact on global trade and investment.

* Dominance of the US Dollar: The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most widely used currency in international trade and financial transactions.

* Global Trading Partner: The US is a crucial trading partner for many countries worldwide, and changes in US import demand can affect their economies.



And if you are a US citizen, there is absolutely nothing that you could do to avoid any such risk.

If there comes a time in the foreseeable future where US Treasury debt becomes a risk, any loss you get in the cash will be minuscule compared to the totality of what's going on. Like worrying about a paper cut in the midst of a tornado.
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