10 Reasons Why Money's Worthless

Inflation

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Excessive Debt

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Economic Crises

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Fiat Currency System

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Digital Currency

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Money Printing

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Global Economic Imbalances

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Technological Advances

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Global Trade Shifts

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Lack of Trust

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