Keeping cash about is good for unknown emergencies. A good contingency when circumstances or emergencies may demand cash. There are times when a credit card will not due, like when dealing with individuals you may need to employ or purchase something from. Or there may be situations when standard cash withdrawal locations, banks and ATM's, may be available, such as a power outage or even long holidays.

Essentially, there are two places to hide cash outside of financial institutions. Cash can be hidden either inside or outside the home.

A tried and true manner of hiding cash is throughout the home. Keeping a safe is a good idea, and it is a very good idea to keep it hidden. One can stash cash almost anywhere, stay out of obvious old school locations like the previously mentioned mattress, any cookie jar or coffee cans, etc. If one would simply look about, they can find many good places to keep money hidden but easily accessible. Consider keeping a stash in the freezer or taping an envelope of cash on the underside of drawers may be places to consider.

Then there is the hidden cash only the hider will know. That is hiding a stash outside the home. Burying it still works, worked for pirates and still works today. There are even containers specifically designed for that purpose, burying valuables. These containers will keep contents dry and stand-up to the rigors of long-term burial. The biggest point here is to remember where one buries the stash. Beyond that make sure the location is isolated and unlikely to be disturbed, yet easily accessible when needed.

By having money stashed in the house or somewhere outside, you can feel secure that your emergency cash needs are met.