by Scott Mackenzie
MSN
Hyperinflation is an economic nightmare that can devastate savings and upend entire societies in the blink of an eye. Just look at Venezuela, where inflation hit 65,000% in 2018, or Zimbabwe, where it reached a mind-boggling 79.6 billion percent in 2008. While it may seem far-fetched, history shows that no economy is completely immune. The skills outlined here aren’t just nice-to-haves; they’re potentially life-saving in a world where money loses its value by the hour. Ignore them at your peril.