15+ Secret places to hide your money at home

Banks offer very safe alternatives to save our hard-earned money. However, some more suspicious people don’t trust financial institutions and prefer to adopt, let’s say, more traditional solutions to the issue, even keeping the money at home. If you are one of those people (or if you want to have an emergency reserve on hand for everyday life), we have some suggestions.

O awesome.club researched some secret places that every home has and that can be even more effective alternatives to an expensive safe. Read this post and run to hide your fortune!

Putting the money in your dog’s crate is a pretty simple strategy. You can put it in a plastic bag and hide it under the house or inside the ceiling. Just make sure that no water gets into the hiding place. Just hearing your dog barking can scare away any intruders.

If you have a garden at home, even a small one, you can make the most of it by keeping your money in a pot and burying it deep. Just place a stone on the spot to know where your “treasure” is. Just consider that if the garden is shared with other neighbors, your money will be exposed and you will run the risk of finding “fortune”.

The kitchen is a place with many hiding places. So it’s a perfect space to store your savings. Put your money in an envelope and seal it with tape. It could be under a drawer, on a shelf, or in a corner that’s hard to reach.

If you don’t have this option (food jars), you can create it. It’s very simple: just buy a big pot and fill it with grains like rice, beans, etc. To ensure the integrity of your money, the suggestion is to put it inside a cardboard tube (like toilet paper), which, in turn, must be inserted in the middle of the beans. Remember to fill the pot well at the base, so that when you shake it, the tube does not appear. Close it very well. You can also tie a bow, to give the pot a decorative look and, thus, throw off potential thieves.

If you have an exercise device, you can store your savings on the underside or hide it in a hole — if there is one. These appliances are heavy and not easy to lift. So you can take advantage of its compartments.

If you need to keep a large wad of bills, you can divide them into two or more smaller bundles and tie them together with a rubber band. Then just put them in a sock and store in the bottom of the drawer. Don’t make your socks too visible; Ideally, they should be at the bottom of the drawer.

If you were thinking of throwing away your old vacuum cleaner or other appliance that you no longer use… Shut up! It can serve you as a safe. Store rolled-up bills in a tightly closed plastic bag and place them inside the device. Store the appliance in a closet or other hard-to-reach place.

Choose a volume from a large encyclopedia or dictionary and open it in such a way as to leave a space between the spine and the cover to place rolled up notes. You can also choose old books and place the notes stretched between the pages. And, of course, keep the book among others, so as not to arouse suspicion.

The place to store toys is great for hiding money. Dollhouses, castles or stuffed animals can be great allies in protecting your “treasure”. And, of course, look for a toy that, in practice, is not so accessible to children.

The freezer offers several alternatives to store our savings. You can put your notes in a plastic bag, wrap it with aluminum foil and store it inside a container, hiding it among the others that are there.

A good place to keep our money is shoes. But here’s a tip: choose ordinary shoes and, if possible, dark ones – which are usually more discreet. Colors can draw attention. Also, it is important that they are not branded. Some thieves may even try to steal these shoes, if they are from famous brands or more expensive models. Remember to place the notes at the very end. If the shoes are old, even better! Perhaps its scent will ward off thieves.

Believe me: there are ways to hide your savings in an aquarium. For example, under a rock. Or in a decorative chest, like those sold in aquarium stores. But it’s important to keep your fortune well in a plastic bag, so that water doesn’t get in. Who would have thought that this little chest could hold a real treasure?

If you have a wall full of paintings, it can be a good option. Store your notes inside an envelope and tape it tightly with masking tape behind one of them. But if you only have one work, avoid it as a hiding place. She is sure to arouse the attention of would-be crooks.

Put your money in a tightly closed package. Choose a large pot to bury it in — burying anything in a small pot can harm the plant. Cover your “treasure” well so you can’t see that there’s something buried there.

Yes, the inside (or handle) of a hairbrush can turn into a safe! After all, this is not a place where one would normally look for money. Unless the thief wants to comb his hair and look good before committing his crimes.

Take a shampoo bottle and remove the cap. Insert rolled up bills. Then store that vial in a place that no one but you has access to. It can be along with creams, scrubs, etc.

Can you think of other hiding places? Tell us in the comments and share these secrets with your family and friends!