I mean, I know it does if you are largely independent, but I'm in a fortunate situation where I know that if I lose my job or come up with an unexpected illness, both of my parents would provide for me until I get back on my feet. I know the family house and their assistance with medical costs/insurance are readily available, should I truly need it (otherwise I am largely self-sufficient on a day-to-day basis). However, I also understand the importance of building a fund as a good habit for the future, because my parents won't be there forever and I don't intend to always have them as back-up (especially not in my 30s). So, as a guy in his 20s starting off his career, I'm having trouble keeping $1000-1500+ just sitting in my savings account instead of investing it. Thoughts?
Submitted September 12, 2017 at 12:44PM by wakeupalice http://ift.tt/2wmNLSu
