A cache of cash

re: A cache of cash

Retired Army — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:46:17 GMT

A lot of invididuals I associate with keep gold & silver coins (to guard against inflation) and some ready cash. Don't hurt to have fishing & hunting equipment if food runs short. Don't bother buying a propane stove, just use your Bar B Q grill to cook on. Don't know anyone that doesn't keep an extra tank filled and on hand.

A passport isn't a bad idea, just in case the whole mess goes to hell in a hand basket.

Like Boy Scouts, one needs to be prepared!

re: A cache of cash

Twoody — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:08:51 GMT

Jobless Expense Money--- CDs/savings to last a couple years + 401k/SEP/IRA

Cash---$5k

Small arms--- Gun safe is full, emergency guns stashed

Ammo--- Ammo locker is full

Fuel--- Motorhome full, gas cans ready, extra propane, firewood stacked

Water--- Pool is full, chemistry just right and covered

Food--- Dry and canned supplimented by fresh fish & game

Trading fodder--- small arms, ammo, food, water, jewelry, harleys

re: A cache of cash

Mark — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:52:42 GMT

Interesting about hiding cash at your residence but as an apartment manager I can't recommend it in large amounts after having seen a young couple with two kids do exactly that about 5 years ago; a fire broke out in their apt which we learned later that they had $5,000 in cash hidden throughout the unit. As the fire broke out, the husband lost all rational sense and was trying to get back into the apt to retrieve same which of course the firemen would not let him as flames were shooting out, etc. After the fire was extinguished he did manage to recoup about 1,500 total which I believe was in the freezer. One additional suggestion to consider is instead of having three months of cash for expenses in a bank in case of emergencies, (when possible) why not work towards a goal of paying three months worth of expenses in advance? Most, but not all companies/creditors will advance your due date for each payment made. In the process more money gets circulated into general distribution of this country vs. sitting in a bank which may or may not fail. I have seen people do this, and ask (especially lately) about doing this with their rent, car payments, credit card auto payments, etc. and it is an idea to consider.

re: A cache of cash

Luckyduck — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:12:29 GMT

I had my identity stolen and thus my checking account was frozen. If I hadn't had $1200 in the gun safe we would have missed the house paynet and a couple of utility bills. Not to mention gas money and groceries for about five days.

re: A cache of cash

luckydonna — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:49:45 GMT

I wish Uncle BS was my grandpa!!!!!

Yes, I've been attempting to prepare emergency kits for my family. They think I'm dumb too! Well, I'm going to go all out and make sure we're ready for anything.

This has been one of the best posts I've read in some time. Most of you all sound like good people and that makes me feel better.

Thanks!

re: A cache of cash

realspark21 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:35:06 GMT

If you live in a city, you NEED to have a 'get away' plan, bags that stay packed (particularly in interesting times), cash (may include some bullion), water, foodstuffs, communications and travel plans, firearms, and know first aid.

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Myrna — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:18:35 GMT

Keep some emergency cash on hand, non-perishable foods (ie. rice, beans, sugar, salt) of course water, flashlights, batteries and gasoline DON"T forget your pets (leashes, health records, food and crates). A change of clothes in your car (ie sweat suit and sneakers) and a blanket is not a bad idea either.

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DJB — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:14:22 GMT

We have a safe in the hosue and keep a few hundred dollars cash at all times. We keep all demonimations between $1 and $100, and a large bag of change. It ended up saving me $50 one day when a local company tried to pull what I consider to be a scam. We had concrete delivered for work in our yard. They won't tell you the exact price until they get there, then proceeded to tell me they don't take credit cards and charge a $50 for a check. And they don't make change if you pay cash. Our bill was some odd amount like $452.26 and the concrete delivery guy had the nerve to tell me that when people pay cash, he keeps the extra as a tip! Well I ruined his day by going in the house and getting the amount, to the penny. He looked at my like I was nuts but pig would fly before I'd give my hard-earned money to a company with those types of business tactics.

re: A cache of cash

yukester — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:53:34 GMT

Southern lady, you are pathetic!!! Where do you think the government gets its money from? The money tree??!! You are basically putting your hand in your neighbor's pocket to fill your own because you are too lazy and selfish to be responsible for yourself...GROW UP!

re: A cache of cash

Mr. Neutron — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:39:37 GMT

N-Girl, you still checking back at this site?

I did a compilation of all the comments, am thinking about putting together a list of ideas and such on a webpage.

Anyways if anyone else ever bothers to navigate to the end of the comments, I'll be checking back later if you want to communicate.