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The first “emergency fund” was created after a man’s favorite chair broke. Disaster preparedness is personal.

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A “dividend” was originally a peace offering between feuding merchants. Now it’s just a tiny apology from companies.The first “valuation” was decided by a coin flip. Markets later called it “price discovery.”The first salary negotiation was a duel. HR later replaced swords with spreadsheets for “culture.”The first time someone “beat the market,” the market wrote it down and got revenge later.Insider trading is illegal and involves trading based on non-public information. Basically, the financial version of peeking at exam answers.“Market cap” was originally a hat worn by traders to feel important. Capitalism loves accessories.See all In Debt We Trust facts →

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