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# “Not Many People Know This”: Here’s the Maximum Amount of Cash You Can Keep at Home
*“Did you know there’s a limit to how much cash you’re allowed to keep at home?”*
For many people, the idea is unsettling. After all, it’s *your* money. You earned it. You paid taxes on it. Why wouldn’t you be able to keep it wherever you want?
The surprising truth is this: **in many places, there is no explicit legal limit on how much cash you can keep at home**—but that doesn’t mean there are no rules, risks, or consequences to consider.
And this is where most people get confused.
Because while the law may not set a clear “maximum amount,” other laws, regulations, and practical realities can suddenly matter a lot once the amount gets large.
Let’s unpack what “not many people know” about keeping cash at home—what’s legal, what raises red flags, and what you should think about before stuffing money into a drawer or safe.
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## Is There a Legal Limit on Cash You Can Keep at Home?
