Commentary: Why my brother didn’t trust banks

W.F. Strong shared a cautionary tale from his brother, Redneck Dave, about why he never trusted banks. Redneck Dave chose to manage his money personally. He kept it on him or stashed it in a fireproof safe hidden under a floor plank at his house. He often carried $600 to $700 in cash, with smaller bills in his wallet and larger ones rolled with a rubber band in his front left pocket.

He jokingly referred to his right front pocket as his "checking account" and his left as his "saving's account." W.F. Strong noted the danger of so much cash, a concern Redneck Dave dismissed. This personal anecdote, detailed by Texas Standard, offers a unique look at financial independence.

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