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What does it mean?
The speaker compares the cost of prevention to the cost of illness.
In plain terms
Staying healthy costs money, but getting sick costs more.
What can you take from it?
Preventative care is often cheaper than treating illness.

Where it applies

  • budgeting
  • diet choices
  • medical bills

Putting it to work

  • prioritize health expenses
  • plan for emergencies

Questions to consider

  • Is health a financial priority?
  • How much do you spend on prevention?

Another view

Preventative costs can still be high for some.

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