‘Should I hide my cash somewhere in my home?’

Short and concise, no. But, in reality, it’s a terrible idea. Stashing cash between folded blankets, in a cookie jar, or between the pages of your favorite book is probably the unsafest way to keep your hard-earned money.

While it’s fine to keep a couple of bucks hidden somewhere in your house for certain occasions, such as rewarding your nephew for mowing the lawn, if those bucks are actually a $100 bill, you’re making a big mistake, and you might regret in the not too distant future.

Here’s why stashing cash around your home is a horrible idea!