I try to have $10-20. I often have random occasions where I need some cash. Today, for instance. It's my boss's birthday, so our assistant manager was collecting cash for a cookie cake. Fortunately I had $5 in my wallet.
Post by turtlegirl on Feb 19, 2016 15:48:29 GMT -5
Yes. DH and I each get $100 cash in fun money each month. And I also the public transit I take to work usually only takes cash, so I have about $60/month in 5's to use for my commute.
I've recently started. There's something about staying at home that has me needing cash and checks more than I ever used to. It's still not a frequent need, but I don't want to burn myself, either.
I keep at least a few $20's in my wallet these days. When I was working I rarely carried cash.
No, I very rarely have cash. I keep a couple fives and tens hidden in my desk at work so when we're contributing to something like a gift or pot luck I don't have to remember to get cash - because I will not ever remember.
I get a $65 check every month that I cash and use for lunches and/or little things I want to buy without H knowing. I find having a few bucks in cash very convenient.
I used to use my credit card for everything, and maybe carry $20 around. This year I am doing cash only and it has helped me tremendously with my savings goals. I might just stick with it long-term.
Back when in college I hadba summer job a train ride away from my apartment and nearly got stuck during a black out. I didn't have any cash, the trains weren't running, and the ATMs weren't working because there was no power. My friend's dad worked at the same company and stopped by the train station to get me when he realized I might be stuck. I stayed at my friend's house overnight and she leant me a little bit of money. Ever since then I try to have a little cash on hand just in case.
Very rarely but this month I pulled out $100 and am using that as my fun money for the month to see if it helps me restrain myself from all the stupid little purchases I normally make.
Post by matildasun on Feb 19, 2016 20:11:06 GMT -5
I have cash from April- December. WE take out money on the way to the farmer's market and whatever is left over I keep for the week. During the dead of winter I rarely have any.
Post by closertofine on Feb 19, 2016 21:04:15 GMT -5
I've had the same emergency $50 that my dad gave me tucked in my wallet for 20 years.
Prior to this divorce nonsense, I only carried up to $20. Now, my dad slips me money every time I see him, so I have more on me. A lot more. I keep most of it at home though.
Post by MadamePresident on Feb 19, 2016 21:26:10 GMT -5
Always. I get $30 a month. It usually ends up being paying my mom back for something she had picked up for me, random swap site purchases, and Wendy's frosties. I don't know how people function with out having any cash.