Cryptocurrency: Gamble or Investment?

This chapter critiques the legitimacy of cryptocurrency as an investment, likening it to gambling rather than a sound financial choice. It underscores the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, urges caution, and contrasts them with traditional investments, using examples of fleeting fads to illustrate the risks involved.

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Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

"How do I navigate refusing a large monetary gift from family due to cultural expectations?"
"I'm about to take on $200,000 of student loans, how do I begin to pay this off?"
"Dave, have you gone soft on Crypto?"
"I'm worried that if I buy a car right now, it will jeopardize my ability to get a home loan"
"How do I support my household on my own when my husband doesn't work?"
"Should I take the buyout or the monthly payments for my pension?"
"How do I ask my boss for a raise?"
"Should I take out a HELOC for home repairs?"
"Should I re-enter the workforce if it means that I will be away from my friends and family more?"
"Is it okay to not buy a home for a couple of years while living in a foreign country?"
"My husband says I'm financially abusive, is he right?"
"Can I go on vacation while I am saving for a house?"
"How do I improve my credit score so I can get balance transfer credit cards?"