Where to Find Moneyby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 02 Jun 2008 02:53 PM
I remember the first time I ever found money on the ground. I was around eight years old and out playing in a parking lot with a friend. We found a $20 bill, which was probably the equivalent of $40 or so today. We split the money, giving us $10 each. How we handled our money was quite different. I elected to save mine, while my friend decided to treat five of his other friends to malted milkshakes. Of course, I was the less popular one! Later that $10 was used to buy some groceries for the family, so in the end it was a good thing it had been saved. It is always a thrill to find money, isn't it? What an unexpected present. If I see someone drop the money, I always give it back, of course. Most of the time, though, it is just laying there for the taking. Here are some spots where you are most likely to find money. 1. In your own house. Okay, this is a no brainer, right? But you would be surprised how much money you can hunt up when needed for a gallon of milk or an ice cream cone or even a take out pizza, if you look. The top places in your home include the cliched couch cushions, the laundry room, bedside tables and dressers, the first flat surface that is accessible upon entering the home, the bottom of a purse and pants pockets. 2. Parking lots. Do you remember the mention above of my first time at finding money? Parking lots are notorious for being places to find dropped money. Take a walk through a parking lot and you'll see what I mean. Parking lots for places that don't take credit cards or in which small items are purchased, such as some convenience stores, are even better. Do you want to learn about other public places where you can find money? Check back soon! Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. Starting June 1st, don't miss her articles in the Baby Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here. Related Articles: 36 Money Making Ideas for Kids and Teens Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantfrugal tags User Comments  Kori Rodley Irons (8277) 03 Jun 2008 09:50 AMMary Ann--Recently, I was on a business trip where I "made" $25. I found $20 in a stall at an airport restroom (it was Chicago O'Hare for those who are keeping track of these things) and then there was another $5 laying in the lobby of the hotel where I was staying in a town in Michigan. The $5 was on the floor for about an hour while I was sitting there working on a computer and I finally picked it up after several others just walked over and around it. I have to admit that the "found" money probably paid for two of my meals while I was traveling. Also: Car washes are a great place to find money--people shake out their car rugs and sweep things out and just leave the change on the ground. Tashi (1013) 09 Jun 2008 05:27 PMI found a penny tonight on a bench at the bus stop -- face up, even. Meaning good luck! Does that count? Now, no matter if I found dollar bills face up or down, I wouldn't care -- I'd pick 'em up right quick! Now, if I could just find 274 more pennies for a 1-way bus fare. :-) Or maybe a 5-spot Community Tags budget, find money, frugal, save money, thrifty Discuss this article
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