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How much emergency money do you keep?

8,038 649 March 25, 2011 at 07:56 PM in Question
Just wondering approximately how much cash people keep on hand in the event of an emergency…

not talking about the 20 behind your drivers liscense…


i am referring to the money burried in your sock drawer, under your mattress, in a box in the back yard etc..


they money you keep on hand for the earthquake, flood, riot, hurricane, etc…


I am refreshing my emergency supplies and just am not sure if I have enough cash on hand (yes I am making sure i have it in smaller bills so i can make change in the event others cant)
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z2g
03-25-2011 at 09:50 PM.
03-25-2011 at 09:50 PM.
We generally have around $50k-100k in cash between our personal and business bank accounts. That'll change soon though since we're in the process of refinancing.

At home, we usually have $1k-3k cash in our home safe.
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pricelessC
03-25-2011 at 09:54 PM.
03-25-2011 at 09:54 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
It's all about being able to survive. Period.

And it's all worthless if someone can just come in with a baseball bat and take it from you.
Agree 100%. You do what you feel comfortable with. If keeping 100 lbs of oatmeal makes one feel secure, good for them.

Personally, I plan somewhat for the BIG disaster, but I'm not consumed by it. I live to live!
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Zoe Moon
03-25-2011 at 09:57 PM.
03-25-2011 at 09:57 PM.
I can't believe no one has said this yet....

Money won't help you during the oncoming zombie apocalypse. Whee
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-25-2011 at 10:00 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:00 PM.
Quote from Zoe Moon :
I can't believe no one has said this yet....

Money won't help you during the oncoming zombie apocalypse. Whee
You think people will just give you shit for free? Harhar
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pricelessC
03-25-2011 at 10:01 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:01 PM.
Quote from Zoe Moon :
I can't believe no one has said this yet....

Money won't help you during the oncoming zombie apocalypse. Whee
No one has said it, b/c it's STUPID! How old are you?
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HeyLookItsMe
03-25-2011 at 10:06 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:06 PM.
Quote from pricelessC :
No one has said it, b/c it's STUPID! How old are you?
hrmmm…. apparently you are working on getting invited to leave the lounge
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PaintTheSkyGrey
03-25-2011 at 10:06 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:06 PM.
Quote from pricelessC :
No one has said it, b/c it's STUPID! How old are you?
I could say the same to you for not seeing the value in preparing for a potential Z-Day scenario.

shake head
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03-25-2011 at 10:10 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:10 PM.
Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
hrmmm…. apparently you are working on getting invited to leave the lounge
Why? b/c everyone in the Lounge Loves Zombies?
Really?
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pricelessC
03-25-2011 at 10:12 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:12 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
I could say the same to you for not seeing the value in preparing for a potential Z-Day scenario.

shake head
While yes it's strange that I don't have cash at hand, I do have a stockpile. I still believe in moderation. Live to LIVE!
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Zoe Moon
03-25-2011 at 10:18 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:18 PM.
Quote from pricelessC :
No one has said it, b/c it's STUPID! How old are you?
You're new to the lounge, aren't you?


The lounge is made up of 20% half truths, 10% truths, 15% outright lies, 40% nonsense, 38% cultural/lounge references, 10% n00bishness (thanks for your contribution to that quota) and 5% trolling. And yes, I realize that's 138%. Stick Out Tongue












laugh out loud
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z2g
03-25-2011 at 10:21 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:21 PM.
Quote from pricelessC :
Why? b/c everyone in the Lounge Loves Zombies?
Really?
Yes.....and celery.Big Grin
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03-25-2011 at 10:24 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:24 PM.
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You're new to the lounge, aren't you?


The lounge is made up of 20% half truths, 10% truths, 15% outright lies, 40% nonsense, 38% cultural/lounge references, 10% n00bishness (thanks for your contribution to that quota) and 5% trolling. And yes, I realize that's 138%. Stick Out Tongue


laugh out loud
Yes, I'm new..you wanna make something of it???
I didn't realize zombies were such a touchy subject.
I would hate to comment on what your mom did last night.
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03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
Quote from pricelessC :
Yes, I'm new..you wanna make something of it???
I didn't realize zombies were such a touchy subject.
I would hate to comment on what your mom did last night.
Do I sense a girl fight coming? If so, I hope you ladies realize that SD fight club rule #1 is........to settle any dispute among females in The Lounge, naked mud wrestling settles everything.
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03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
i have about 500k cash but they all have autumn's picture in the middle of the bill. does that count? she said it does Dontknow

Secret she's trying to pay me off so she can post in the no autumn thread.
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03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
03-25-2011 at 10:27 PM.
Might want to think about the nature of the "emergency" and whether or not cash alone is a good idea Smilie

Gold and silver shouldn't be overlooked.
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