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how much cash do you carry?

6.6K views 47 replies 42 participants last post by  Mule Skinner  
#1 ·
sorry if this has been posted before. I recently heard of two different traffic stops on the interstate near me where cash was confiscated. one was a stripper :eek:: and the other was a professional poker player who had just won a tournament.


 
#9 ·
Legal Tender



$100 + $100

Cash only for me too except bills, online and gasoline. $100 average for spending.

Two $50 bills tucked away for emergencies. You would be amazed how many problems can be solved with a fifty.

With all the recent hacks I am shocked that people still use Debit cards. If you won't use cash at least use a Credit card that has consumer safeguards. Pay it off each month to avoid interest.
 
#15 ·
Things changed drastically for me when I got sick. Used to have $5k - $10k on me all the time (in various locations on my person) but now I am lucky to have $100. Still in various locations, though.

Just my opinion.
 
#18 ·
$5-10k that I save the withdrawl slips from my bank for.... Just in case.


Every so often I "swap" so I have a fresh withdrawl documentation.

Cop robs me I'll spend MORE than that money getting it back and trying to set it right. (although that "insurance" should make it unnecessary)

Never had an issue, might be lucky, military ID and not being a **** to officer's MIGH help....

I've spent several thousand dollars at a wack, and you need cash to get the deals. Try to keep the lower minimum in cash as you never know what might happen.

A former SOTG sniper told me one time that the best survival kit was:
A pistol, a bottle of water, and $5k in cash.
There's something to be said for that.
 
#20 ·
For emergency funds I keep 3 Franklins and 3 Grants in my ID holder (wallet). I usually hit the Versatel for $200 in twenties and keep them in the truck as I go through them.

The wallet stash is enough to fill my truck fuel tank, get hotel room, do some minor repairs and or feed us.

When traveling I stock up on twenties for general spending and it depends on the duration of our trip as too how much I will take.
 
#31 ·
I prefer using cash, but I do use my debit card some too. I generally only keep about a hundred bucks on me, but I can put my hands on a couple grand or more in short order.

I have over three times my wife's annual salary stashed in case of a catastrophic event, and I'm working to save more. My Dad was diagnosed with cancer in May and died in September, and because of his financial planning, my Mom is doesn't have to worry about money. If something should happen to me, I don't want my wife worried about how she will make it financially.