16. Risk, Reward, and the Expectation of Both

Are you “risk-averse”? Chances are you're not even evaluating risk correctly. We compare daredevil free climbers to your boring daily drive and explain why stuffing cash under the mattress isn’t as safe as you think. Freaked out by bank failures? Relax, your money’s more secure than your panic suggests. We’ll also clear up why investing in stocks isn’t as terrifying as it sounds, and why keeping cash and managing debt might actually save your financial butt.Oh, and we’ll throw in some lessons from Tiger, Roger and Scottie.Got questions or think we missed a spot? Drop us an email at [email protected] and get in on the conversation!