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An individual receives a $5,000 bonus. They decide to invest $4,500 in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds but keep the remaining $500 in their non-interest-bearing checking account. Which of the following best explains the economic rationale for keeping the $500 in the checking account instead of investing the entire bonus?
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An individual receives a $5,000 bonus. They decide to invest $4,500 in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds but keep the remaining $500 in their non-interest-bearing checking account. Which of the following best explains the economic rationale for keeping the $500 in the checking account instead of investing the entire bonus?
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Given that physical currency and funds in a checking account typically lose purchasing power over time, a financially rational individual should always aim to hold a zero balance in these forms to maximize their long-term wealth.