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What the Financial Collapse Will Look Like

The Invisible Crisis

Nov 20, 2024
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The collapse won’t come in the way many imagine or say on social media. It won’t be like those apocalyptic movies where, overnight, everything falls apart and chaos takes over the streets. There won’t be a cataclysmic event, nor a single "incident" that marks the beginning of the end.

The reality is much more subtle. What you will see (and are already seeing), if you pay attention, is a gradual deterioration in every aspect of daily life. This is the real threat, one that slowly infiltrates our existence without us even noticing.

First, you'll notice that simple things become a little more expensive every day. It’s not a sudden leap, but a constant and almost imperceptible increase.

Your working hours will extend, but your salary won’t keep pace, or your hours may remain the same while your work increases. The time you used to dedicate to your loved ones will begin to shrink, and you’ll find yourself worrying less about them with each passing day. It’s easy to think this is n…

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