Does anyone actually keep their money at home under the mattress?

MoneySaverForever

A great response, thank you fellow Moneysavers! Oh, and ex-Avon Lady? I really enjoyed reading your story xxx

Barneysmom

The_Thrilla wrote: »

It is better if the money is in the form of gold, silver etc. Unlike paper money, it is proof against inflation, silverfish and rodents. Generations of people have buried their gold in times of financial crisis. BTW, the people at the rock'n'roll office now ask you if you are keeping any money at home. I was thinking of keeping money under the floorboards; but a few years back I read Silas Marner...

Silas Marner, I love that story

My mom's friend had 22 grand in her sideboard.
She used to leave her heating switched off, it seems so pointless. she died leaving all that money in the cupboard when she could have kept herself warm and had decent meals.

We haven't got any money hidden but it seems like a good idea.
Over the years I've bought Clogau gold items and they have rocketed in price lately.

MrsRogers

wow i read this thread with real interest.

I must say I am the COMPLETE opposite. I never carry cash ... I'd be lucky to find a £1 coin in my purse!:p

I transact everything by card.. I personally find if I carry cash I flitter it away on stuff that I can never recall.

For my circumstances and the type of person I am I like everything to be itemised at least I then know where every penny is going.

I am however wondering whether it would be worth maybe keeping something at home even if its as little as £50

Thanks all

ps loved the post re the old lady to... reminded me of my nan.. she kept money at home and my parents discovered her carers stealing it:mad:.. Well done you for protecting the vulnerable :T

Barneysmom

We don't have more than about £20 in our house at any time.
My brother in law told me years ago that if you only take that much from the hole-in-the-wall, that's all you'll spend. Take out more and you'll still spend it.

susyrosy

I found half a crown behind the fridge recently. What does that say about my cleaning habits?

Barneysmom

I dunno about the cleaning bit but I would have got that out pretty sharpish :rotfl:

CH27

I try to keep £100 in an emergency pot.
Hubby & son are always asking for money as they haven't been to the bank etc.
I always make them pay it back though:rotfl:

The_Thrilla

"Unlike paper money [gold] is proof against inflation.

Biggles wrote: »

Not over the long term.

LOL. If you say so.

scoobes19

The_Thrilla wrote: »

It is better if the money is in the form of gold, silver etc. Unlike paper money, it is proof against inflation, silverfish and rodents. Generations of people have buried their gold in times of financial crisis. BTW, the people at the rock'n'roll office now ask you if you are keeping any money at home. I was thinking of keeping money under the floorboards; but a few years back I read Silas Marner...

Ooooh, what happened in Silas Marner? My interest is piqued!

The_Thrilla

scoobes19 wrote: »

Ooooh, what happened in Silas Marner? My interest is piqued!

Those who don't want me to spoil the story, cover your eyes.

Well, he was seen hiding his money. Then, when he lifted up the floorboards again, it was gone.