Should I buy crypto. I have an emergency fund, and 401k (not maxed), Roth IRA not maxed. All my friends who don’t have ^ are putting money into crypto and it seems like I am missing out.

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I would max your retirement accounts before you play with fire

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Crypto should be bought (after due diligence) but not for the above reason

Yeah. They are buying because of the hype, I don’t because Idk anything about crypto.

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