Do You Keep Cash Lying Around the House? / myLot

United States

February 22, 2026 12:35pm CST

Hubby and I were just discussing how much cash we had on hand and how much we felt safe having in the house vs depositing in the bank. I am one of the few of my friends who carries cash. L never has any money and when she owes me money always wants to Venmo me (which I don't do) or write me a check, which is inconvenient for me. Whenever I travel I stock up on $1 bills because they're good for tipping and for trinkets in the Caribbean.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (113251)

• United States

11h

I have a small amount in my wallet at all times, just in case.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (235154)

• Walnut Creek, California

10h

I sometimes keep $20 in my wallet in case my BBQ joint has one of its"cash only days.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85774)

• Valdosta, Georgia

I always keep $100 in cash just in case, it stays saved.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (167850)

• United States

10h

Right now I do not have any at home, but have around forty dollars in my billfold. I would like to use cash more.

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Sandy

@velvet53 (24407)

• Palisade, Colorado

41m

I lways have cash in my wallet. I don't keep a lot in my checking account.

The Horse

@TheHorse (235154)

• Walnut Creek, California

10h

I generally do not keep cash around the house. I think I still have some gig money in my wallet that I've been too lazy to deposit.

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Traceyjayne

@Traceyjayne (8089)

• United Kingdom

11h

I use mainly my card now but I keep a small amount of cash in my purse. I probably would have just a couple of hundred pounds at home ….for emergencies .

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Toni

@toniganzon (73603)

• Philippines

My parents were business people. My mom had her own store and our hometown is a small town with only one rural bank which my parents don't trust with their big earnings. They visit the city twice a week to deposit and the rest of the days, we have huge amount of money in the house.

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (372441)

• Rockingham, Australia

I have cash in my purse and there is always a certain amount of loose change around.

George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (118544)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

I just have some coins in a house and a few dollars in a wallet at home.

Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21055)

• London, England

I carry a few pounds in coins and notes and have a stash of notes at home, just in case

Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (18322)

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Me and Yvonne would probably have maybe £500 in the house between us I have £100 on my wallet.

ocard010101

@ocard010101 (75)

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That makes sense, especially for travel, since having small bills on hand is so convenient for tips and quick purchases.