# Polls only: No discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 1, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642 "2021-11-01T18:21:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6217
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6217 "2025-09-14T17:41:53Z")
30 years ago, my work mentor told me to keep $200 cash reserve at home in case of emergencies. 10 years ago, our realtor said to up that amount to $1000. Do you keep a cash reserve at home, in addition to what is in your wallet? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6217))_ --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642)._