How to Secure Your Finances in a Devaluing Economy

[Joeboy]

In today’s world, saving money in fiat currencies is equivalent to trying to fill a basket with water. Inflation silently shave away our purchasing power. The price of things like rent, food, and even transportation keeps going up, but your saved money keeps losing value overtime. It is not just frustrating but also financially dangerous.
So how do we protect ourselves and our finances?

1)Understanding what is happening around you(the problem). This is because before any problem(inflation and currency devaluation) is solved one has to first understand the nature of the problem and what brought about it.

2)Invest in knowledge before anything else. Cos the more you learn the more likely you will make better investment decisions and the less likely you will fall for scams.

3)Consider investing in Bitcoin no matter how small it is.This is because Bitcoin investments provide a very strong hedge against inflation and failing economies, cos it gives an investor the chance to store value in something that cannot easily be inflated away.

4) Assets diversification, but be cautious. Some skills or assets are seasonal meaning that it may be profitable today but may not reward you tomorrow no matter the effort you put it. That is why one should try and spread his investment. Only invest in skills or assets that you understand not those that promises quick return or overnight profits
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5) Build Financial Discipline. Reduce unnecessary expenses and develop the habit of saving and investing regularly. Cos the littlest things you do today add up over time.
 
In conclusion, the system may be unstable, but we don’t have to be. Let's focus on those things that are within our control, things like our habits, knowledge as well as our financial decisions.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

“ The annual inflation rate in the US accelerated for the second consecutive month to 2.7% in June 2025, the highest level since February, up from 2.4% in May and in line with expectations. Prices rose more for food (3% vs 2.9% in May), transportation services (3.4% vs 2.8%) and used cars and trucks (2.8% vs 1.8%)”
Source: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi

The US dollar faces inflation, imagine what other currencies face. To put it into a thing, a car that was gotten for 500k naira in 2012 will cost over 3million naira this year.

I had the opportunity to talk to a wealthy lady and I asked her how much she had in the bank she gave a cheap sum of money and said no successful business person would leave money that can be used to create more in the bank.

Financial growth, letting your money go fishing for more money is good reason I don’t save much in government currency. It is a risk investing your money rather than just letting it be in the bank but  inflation is ready to attack. So if you want to secure your finances will demand you to grow your finances, your finance can’t just stay anchored to a particular value.

[Fortify]

We are in a bit of a strange scenario at the moment if you were to compare it to five years ago, pre-Covid inflation. Mortgage rates were as low as 1% and the central bank rates were similar. Right now the US central bank is holding off reducing rates, which means you can find traditionally very reliable government bonds paying 5%, which is beating most inflation metrics at the moment. If you want solid returns over the long term that are very safe (everything would be imploding if defaults happened in us bonds) then take this very limited window to stock up on them right now - you'll appreciate this in the future.

Besides that, there are always bargains in the stock market, just look for ones that are able to raise prices with inflation.

[Fiatless]

The currency of my country lost about 20% in one year. People who kept their money in bank fixed deposits or savings accounts have lost a large chunk of their money. I think it will be risky to keep large funds in the bank because they will gradually lose value. Investing in Bitcoin is a good option because it has shown to be a reliable and profitable asset over the years.

 Diversification to assets like precious metals and valuable real estate is not wrong. Having comprehensive knowledge about the asset you want to invest in, is also very important.

[EFS]

In my country according to official figures annual inflation is close to 50%, but more reliable sources put it closer to 100%. We've been dealing with high inflation for a long time. You could say we've learned to live with it. Naturally, no sane person keeps their money in Turkish currency anymore.

We're lucky that Bitcoin exists now. So instead of just relying on gold or similar investments, we can easily buy Bitcoin and protect our money from losing value. Even in countries with low inflation, preserving the value of money is important, but for countries like ours, where high inflation has basically become a way of life, it's absolutely essential.

[Zigabel]

4) Assets diversification, but be cautious. Some skills or assets are seasonal meaning that it may be profitable today but may not reward you tomorrow no matter the effort you put it. That is why one should try and spread his investment. Only invest in skills or assets that you understand not those that promises quick return or overnight profits

I agree with this point, most persons have been made to believe that asset diversification is the best way to go, they believe it is the best strategy for an escape from the worry of inflation and economic down times but they forget it comes with danger that can be unbearable to some persons who can be considered feeble at heart and even the strong can be broken by what they may have to face at some point because  they went into diversification of their assets.

Before you ever accept to venture into this, make sure to understand very well at almost every levels the assets for which you are diversifying into because if you don't,  you will suffer losses you do not understand and still endup in that position you were running from that led you to attempting diversification.  It is better to have a good paying asset that you understand so well and know exactly how to go about it and you are making some level of stable profit from it than having diversified assets that are running looses in a way that you don't understand

[AVE5]

In today’s world, saving money in fiat currencies is equivalent to trying to fill a basket with water. Inflation silently shave away our purchasing power. The price of things like rent, food, and even transportation keeps going up, but your saved money keeps losing value overtime. It is not just frustrating but also financially dangerous.
So how do we protect ourselves and our finances?

Some people would just feel less concerned about the economy condition just because they've acquired a lot of monies stored in their bank accounts without understanding that at inflation that huge amount of money stored in their bank accounts will be devalued over period of time. Inflation is undeniable in the nearest when stocks and commodities will increase in price overtime whereas, what a $1 could afford in a period of time can't be afford with same value instead, more values will be required.
So it's advised not to accumulate such a huge amount of values on fiats when we don't have immediate or short time plans of spending it. We can always find some worth store of values like bitcoin, real estate or any other well knowledgeable resourceful assets to store them and get hedged against inflations.

[Eternad]

In today’s world, saving money in fiat currencies is equivalent to trying to fill a basket with water. Inflation silently shave away our purchasing power. The price of things like rent, food, and even transportation keeps going up, but your saved money keeps losing value overtime. It is not just frustrating but also financially dangerous.
So how do we protect ourselves and our finances?

Some people would just feel less concerned about the economy condition just because they've acquired a lot of monies stored in their bank accounts without understanding that at inflation that huge amount of money stored in their bank accounts will be devalued over period of time. Inflation is undeniable in the nearest when stocks and commodities will increase in price overtime whereas, what a $1 could afford in a period of time can't be afford with same value instead, more values will be required.
So it's advised not to accumulate such a huge amount of values on fiats when we don't have immediate or short time plans of spending it. We can always find some worth store of values like bitcoin, real estate or any other well knowledgeable resourceful assets to store them and get hedged against inflations.

Money in banks should only be for savings to protect a person from emergencies that can happen in the future. Fiat money supply is unlimited which is also one of the reason of inflation.

While if investing on some assets like gold, bitcoin, real estate, etc. protects you from inflation if you accumulate them for long term goals. Their supply is scarce and their value will surely appreciate over time.

[JeffBrad12]

It's combination of frugal living and full aped in to bitcoin for me to overcome the devaluing economy. i can't afford my saving to depreciate every year so I just put all my entire saving to bitcoin and because it's a lot more convenient.

At this point I already considered bitcoin as just like gold, a way to make my investment grow except bitcoin is better. Usually what you need is just an asset to invest where their growth > inflation. As simple as that. Although I always try to find asymmetrical bet.

[pooya87]

Another important thing to consider doing is to increase your income; after all when prices go up and you have to spend more money, you have to own more money to be able to do it. And the only way you can have more money is to earn more of it (increased income). Otherwise investment is there to protect your net worth not make you more money.

Additional income can mean different things for different people. It could be a second job for employees with a fixed paycheck or it could be expanding your business if you are self employed.
That secondary job doesn't need to be something fancy, it can be something simple as trading cryptos if you know how to do it (keep in mind that trading crypto is different from investing in it).

[Marvell1]

Another important thing to consider doing is to increase your income; after all when prices go up and you have to spend more money, you have to own more money to be able to do it. And the only way you can have more money is to earn more of it (increased income). Otherwise investment is there to protect your net worth not make you more money.

Additional income can mean different things for different people. It could be a second job for employees with a fixed paycheck or it could be expanding your business if you are self employed.
That secondary job doesn't need to be something fancy, it can be something simple as trading cryptos if you know how to do it (keep in mind that trading crypto is different from investing in it).

Most people only talk about investing in assets like bitcoin, gold or stocks and consider it the best way to deal with currency devaluation and make them rich. That is not wrong but in my opinion it is not enough, because where will we get money to invest if our income is only enough to cover daily living expenses?

Therefore, increasing income and reducing expenses, avoiding waste should be the first priority, because we cannot invest in bitcoin without money. Or how can we become rich by investing just a small amount of money in bitcoin?

[Synchronice]

For a person with an average income, it's very hard to secure finances in such an inflationary economics and many things also depend on where the person lives. Since I'm in EU, I'll speak from my reality. One of the biggest benefit for someone living in rich EU country like Germany, is that you don't have to worry about unemployment, health and accidental car crashes or other accidental problems because your insurance will cover it. This is a huge benefit because when you don't worry about these, then you can save the rest of your salary and invest in Bitcoin, Gold, Stocks and in whatever you want. The problem with EU is that the more you earn, the more taxes you pay.

One of the best side of the USA is that you pay less taxes and salaries are also very high but the biggest negative side is that if you get health problem, you are in a huge debt unless you work in a good company and have a great insurance paid by the employee.

[Lida93]

The currency of my country lost about 20% in one year. People who kept their money in bank fixed deposits or savings accounts have lost a large chunk of their money. I think it will be risky to keep large funds in the bank because they will gradually lose value. Investing in Bitcoin is a good option because it has shown to be a reliable and profitable asset over the years.

 Diversification to assets like precious metals and valuable real estate is not wrong. Having comprehensive knowledge about the asset you want to invest in, is also very important.

Giving the 20% currency value lost it might sound exaggerated but I doubt you'll be wrong on that. Before now the USD was like a save haven for those of the third world where they have to save their fiat in USD to retain value but now the USD doesn't hold that much of value as inflation has not failed from mesmerising it and it's doing with other countries devalued currencies. Right now, for a digital currency to hold as a recommendation, bitcoin happens to be that very best option as it has proven to overcome inflation over the past decade since it's creation.

[mindrust]

Investing in water is not a bad idea too. I mean consumer defensive stocks in general is not a bad investment. Food, drinks, toothpaste, toilet paper, housing materials, tobacco, oil, pharmacy, minerals… These are all good businesses that print money. Most of them pay dividends too. So you can create a nice passive income which is enough to pay for your monthly expenses when you own enough shares in these businesses.

It certainly beats owning FIAT in a bank account that’s for sure. Only financially illiterate people do that.

[hyudien]

Inflation continues to erode fiat currencies slowly every year, in my country the average annual inflation increases by around 1.8%–2.0% so relying on savings in the bank alone will not produce anything, especially since the prices of basic necessities continue to rise without being accompanied by salary increases, so investing is the solution to this problem and there is no need to diversify assets if our wealth is only enough for one asset, but if possible investing in more than one asset, the best choice is bitcoin and gold. These two assets are the best way to secure our finances in the midst of a weakening economy.

[Fiatless]

Most people only talk about investing in assets like bitcoin, gold or stocks and consider it the best way to deal with currency devaluation and make them rich. That is not wrong but in my opinion it is not enough, because where will we get money to invest if our income is only enough to cover daily living expenses?

Therefore, increasing income and reducing expenses, avoiding waste should be the first priority, because we cannot invest in bitcoin without money. Or how can we become rich by investing just a small amount of money in bitcoin?

These days, different platforms offer opportunities for online jobs. The good part of it is that some of them pay above the minimum wage of some low-income countries. What applicants need to do is acquire relevant skills that are highly sought after.  

People usually increase their expenses immediately their income goes up. But they fail to understand that it is a privilege to increase their savings. With the rate of inflation, reducing expenses is important if you want to save and invest.

[ShowOff]

Inflation continues to erode fiat currencies slowly every year, in my country the average annual inflation increases by around 1.8%–2.0% so relying on savings in the bank alone will not produce anything, especially since the prices of basic necessities continue to rise without being accompanied by salary increases, so investing is the solution to this problem and there is no need to diversify assets if our wealth is only enough for one asset, but if possible investing in more than one asset, the best choice is bitcoin and gold. These two assets are the best way to secure our finances in the midst of a weakening economy.

The inflation rate 1-2% is actually too small when compared to the reality. The prices of basic necessities have risen several times over from previous years. The government is unable to perfectly suppress the inflation rate, and almost all levels of society are feeling the impact, especially the lower class who do not have a steady job. In the future, conditions may get even worse, and for anyone who has a fixed income, the best strategy to deal with it is clearly to invest.

Bank savings can only be relied on for emergency funds and monthly expenses, the rest is better kept in the form of assets. I agree with encouraging everyone to adopt Bitcoin or gold. Both are the best long term solutions, not only protecting the value of money but also bringing significant profit.

[Merit.s]

3)Consider investing in Bitcoin no matter how small it is.This is because Bitcoin investments provide a very strong hedge against inflation and failing economies, cos it gives an investor the chance to store value in something that cannot easily be inflated away.

I have stopped keeping money in the bank and I don't hold my country currency because of the high rate of inflation and corruption that have eaten up the value. I save in bitcoin and keep USDT for spending whenever I want to buy something very important. Due to the steady adoption of bitcoin and the problem that it solves, the value will continue to increase overtime. Investors will build their trust in bitcoin and diversify their wealth into bitcoin. This is the main reason why bitcoin is the best currency and should be used for our future savings.

The amount of money that you are using to invest doesn't matter even as little as $10, but what matters is you consistency in buying regularly overtime whenever, you have your discretionary income.

[uneng]

Don't hold large sums of fiat currencies for too long. Always have a plan for your money. Invest it in different niches of the financial market, which are proven to be worthy on long term. Each person will have their favorite niches to focus. Personally, I like real estate very much, because it's a solid investment along the years, protecting your patrimony against inflation, but there are another alternatives as well.

The most important point here is to avoid holding fiat currencies. That is essential and applicable for every individuals around. Saving is a must, but to solely save isn't enough, you also have to invest.

[passwordnow]

Inflation truly is a silent killer of our money and that's why we have to invest them in assets like Bitcoin. Otherwise, someone who just saves their money in the bank needs to understand this.



Take note it's just from 2021 and it's even more today on 2025 for bitcoin and lesser for the fiat money.

While cash is king as they say, we have to allocate still somehow on it but I'd rather be cash broke but have got a lot of assets and more Bitcoin holdings instead.