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Do you keep physical cash on hand in case of an emergency?

If a natural disaster, cyber attack, or sustained power outage prevented ATM's and credit card readers from functioning,  how long would you be able to buy necessities (assuming they are available)?

Posted - October 14, 2023

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    I own and operate 2 retail stores.  I have to keep a supply of cash to keep the register stocked to Gove change back to customers. 

    I also keep cash as home to help me budget for winter slow season. I put some much in an envelope for each week during the off season to pay for food/gas etc. When the envelope ot empty so is my spending for the week.
      October 30, 2023 7:28 PM MDT
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