Had a similar run-in myself last year when the guy fixing our furnace wouldn't take anything but cash. Had to raid my kid's piggy bank—felt like the worst dad ever, lol. Since then, I've stashed a small envelope of cash in my desk drawer just in case. Credit cards are great until they're not... learned that one the hard way. A small cash buffer is definitely worth the peace of mind.
I get the logic behind keeping some cash handy, but how often do you really run into situations where cards aren't accepted? Had a plumber last month who took Venmo on the spot—no issues. Maybe it's just me, but isn't cash becoming less and less relevant these days? Still, I guess it doesn't hurt to have a small stash tucked away... better safe than sorry, right?
"Maybe it's just me, but isn't cash becoming less and less relevant these days?"
I see your point, digital payments have definitely simplified things. But there's still the occasional hiccup—like last week, my favorite coffee shop's card reader went down, and they were cash-only for the day. Luckily, I had a twenty tucked away. It's rare, sure, but situations like that remind me it's still practical to keep some cash handy... even if it's just a small amount.
I get what you're saying about digital payments becoming more dominant. It's definitely convenient, and I find myself using cash less and less too. But your coffee shop story reminded me of a similar experience I had recently. I was traveling for work and stopped at a small roadside diner—really great food, but their card machine wasn't working that day. Thankfully, I had some emergency cash tucked away in my wallet, or I'd have been stuck hungry on the road.
"situations like that remind me it's still practical to keep some cash handy..."
Exactly. Even though it's rare, being prepared for those unexpected moments can save a lot of hassle. Digital payments are fantastic, but it's reassuring to have a backup plan when technology decides to take a day off.
