Black Snowman
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As little as possible but sometimes as much as $50. In wallet in front pocket. Mostly so I don't sit leading to one side from all the other crap in it 
How much cash do you carry?
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Kamicosmos
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Very little cash, generally none at all. I use my debit card, and even when I hit the atm, I only pull out 20-40 bucks to cover whatever it is I need right then. I work nights now, and take my lunch to work, so during my work week, I literally have no money on me, not even change. Gas goes on the debit card.
It does kind of contradict my paranoia though. I mean...using only the card and ATMs mean They can track my movements and spending habits easier!
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It does kind of contradict my paranoia though. I mean...using only the card and ATMs mean They can track my movements and spending habits easier!
and Lord Bodak
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I use my check card for just about everything. Fast food and concessions/parking at hockey games is about all I use cash for. When I'm running low, I take $60 from the ATM. So I always have $60 or less.
$483,000 that I roll up and stuff down the front of my BVD's 
No, I rarily have cash. If they won't take the debit card or a check then they don't want my business. I may have a few bucks in quarters in the car or my office desk for snacks/sodas but that is about it.
This last payday I had a fortune though, took $10 out of my check so I could stop at Wendy's (I do that as a treat about 5 times a year) and then buy some lunch meat and bread for the remaining lunch days.
Wayne
No, I rarily have cash. If they won't take the debit card or a check then they don't want my business. I may have a few bucks in quarters in the car or my office desk for snacks/sodas but that is about it.
This last payday I had a fortune though, took $10 out of my check so I could stop at Wendy's (I do that as a treat about 5 times a year) and then buy some lunch meat and bread for the remaining lunch days.
Wayne
Feanaro
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I like to have twenty in my wallet, at the least. On average about fifty. Emergencies, extra gas, and so on. No cards for me. But I have that in my front left pocket, hand on it. Another, empty, wallet goes into the back pocket.
SapperLeader
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Day to day living no cash cash, maybe a few bucks in change for some coffee. If Im going to a gun shop or a gunshow, 50-500 if Im looking for someone. I seem to get better deals at gunshows with cash, and I like to save my gunshop the 3% fee so I usually bring cash if Im buying something big from them.
Whenever I have cash it seems to dwindle quickly on piddly stuff(usually food ). A few bucks here for gas, some coffee there, some impulse food from the grocery, lunch at school...next thing I know, Im cash broke again. I stick to my debit card with the credit as a backup.
Whenever I have cash it seems to dwindle quickly on piddly stuff(usually food
). A few bucks here for gas, some coffee there, some impulse food from the grocery, lunch at school...next thing I know, Im cash broke again. I stick to my debit card with the credit as a backup.Zach S
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Ten to sixty bucks. When I'm down to my last ten, I go to the ATM and withdraw $50. My debit card takes care of most things, however I keep a little cash for smokes, drinks, fast food, etc.
Chuck Jennings
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I used to carry about $50.00 all the time. I would use my check card for everything, and the $50 would just stay there.
Since moving to Seoul, where everything is cash transactions, I have realized that I am usually carrying more than the equivalent of $200. I feel really weird on the day that I am paying rent and I have more that $1500 (1.7M Won) in my bag.
Since moving to Seoul, where everything is cash transactions, I have realized that I am usually carrying more than the equivalent of $200. I feel really weird on the day that I am paying rent and I have more that $1500 (1.7M Won) in my bag.
garyk/nm
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Cash? I have no cash. I have a teen-age daughter! She seems to be able to sense whenever I have any folding green on my person and comes up with a reason to relieve me of it. Just kidding; I will on ocassion go 20-over on a debit purchase just so I have something for her when she "needs" it.
Lots of cash.
I try to limit my credit card spending. I don't want the government to track my purchases or movements, see my patterns. Getting ready for "The Big Day."
Besides, my wife 'spys' for the government. If I spend $20 on a credit card at a sports store, it pops up on her computer and she gives me holy h*ll when she gets home.
I try to limit my credit card spending. I don't want the government to track my purchases or movements, see my patterns. Getting ready for "The Big Day."
Besides, my wife 'spys' for the government. If I spend $20 on a credit card at a sports store, it pops up on her computer and she gives me holy h*ll when she gets home.
Greg L
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$5-30 usually.
Some of my tenants pay in cash (although I have a better class of people now so I am getting more checks mailed). On a good day not too long ago I could have as much as $1500 or more in cash on me. Of course it didnt stay that way long. That is usually the reason I give for why I CCW.
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Logistar
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I use plastic when I can (but not for fast food... small items...)
I withdraw $200 and carry that until it is nearly gone. Then I withdraw another $200.
I hate going to the bank or to the automated teller. I do so as infrequently as I can.
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I withdraw $200 and carry that until it is nearly gone. Then I withdraw another $200.
I hate going to the bank or to the automated teller. I do so as infrequently as I can.
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artherd
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About a grand, but don't worry, I'm packin
$1 to $200. I havent bothered to change my bank over to one near my current location, so I'll draw $200 whenever I go home to visit my parents and that usually lasts me the 3-4 weeks until next time.
I only pay cash for fast food and happy hour with my friends, everything else gets plastic.
Kharn
I only pay cash for fast food and happy hour with my friends, everything else gets plastic.
Kharn
45R
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I just carry my credit cards. I tend to spend my cash too fast if I have in on hand.
Since you asked, I counted. According to yesterday's exchange rate, $455 (and 11 cents) in your money. Usually not less than $100-200 and I withdraw 500 from a machine whenever I get that low. I use plastic for groceries and gas and such. Plastic money is at least as much used here as in the US, probably more. I don't spend a lot of money, cash or plastic, I just like to have some "real" money available - just because. I have a little reserve at home too.
Tacticalschmactical
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So you don't carry anything! LOL.
I don't carry more than $15 in cash, just don't have a need for it. I like to use my PayPal debit/credit card. I get 1.5% cash back on it. Not much but it's better than nothing. I also use it for gas purchases. I can't remember the last time I went inside to the station to pay for gas.
In the rare instances that I eat out, most places are accepting cards. Even most of the fast food places are accepting cards now.
Valkman
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Being married, I've almost forgot what cash is!
I use a ATM card, but there are times cash is handy to have.
I use a ATM card, but there are times cash is handy to have.
armoredman
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"Cash"? Huh? I work for the state, what's this "money" thing.....?
308win
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Me too but not from lack of desire. Small business retail has been tough the last four years.
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