as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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come up with an analogy to illustrate the saying "a stitch in time saves nine".
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a stitch in time saves nine is like a small preventative maintenance job done now to avoid larger repairs later.
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