A few weeks ago I was at my large, name-brand bank in a large suburb on a Wednesday. Asked for some cash. The guy replied “We don’t have many $100 bills, are $50’s okay?” (WTF!?) I did get 6 $100 bills and a wad of $50’s.
My old man years ago would keep lots of cash hidden at three locations around the house. I know lots of folks can’t do that, but squirrel away a bit at a time for emergencies and it adds up. Heck, even enough money for a couple tanks of gas and food for three days might be a lifesaver depending on the situation.
Keeping a stack of $5 bills handy will last you much longer than the bigger notes.
At a coin show Sat a guy told me that in FT. Worth (in that area) they are printing $100 more than $20