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The looming crisis resembles the dot-com bubble, but many analysts assert that the current market conditions could be even worse. Historical data shows that the last dot-com crash led to a 50% decline in stock prices. If the current market is, as suggested, even more inflated, one must ponder what a potential downturn might look like—speculatively a crash of up to 75% or more.
Preparation: Diversifying Beyond Conventional Assets
Given the precarious nature of the present market, personal finance experts emphasize the importance of not having all one's financial resources tied solely to the stock market. The interconnectedness of the "everything bubble" suggests that a collapse could have broader implications, affecting banks and real estate in addition to stocks.