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What does it mean?
In the past, hiding money was seen as banking it.
In plain terms
People buried money to save it.
What can you take from it?
Savings methods change over time.

Where it applies

  • financial planning
  • historical context

Putting it to work

  • use modern banks
  • learn history

Questions to consider

  • How do you save money?
  • Why use banks?

Another view

It simplifies historical practices.

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