It took ten years for my rainy day fund to stop feeling like a joke.

I remember putting spare change in a jar, but now it's a real safety net. Time and steady saving really do make a difference.

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emery_brown3d ago

Actually, the spare change jar probably wasn't the real hero here. That kind of growth needs more than just coins. The real win was your steady habit of saving consistently over time.

cooper.jamie3d ago

My spare change jar always got the credit until your point about steady habits.