5 Safer Places Former CIA Officers Hide Cash at Home — And Where You Should NEVER

Most burglars don’t search a house randomly. They go straight to the same places people have hidden cash for generations. This video walks through the spots you should avoid—the sock drawer, mattress, closet safe, nightstand, medicine cabinet, freezer, desk, and kitchen—and then counts down five safer alternatives built around one principle: make the hiding place boring. From a hollow book and a disguised wall compartment to an overlooked object in the garage, each option is designed to cost a burglar more time than he’s willing to spend. But the strongest setup combines concealment with physical security: a small safe bolted down in a room thieves rarely bother searching. And there’s one final rule that matters more than any hiding place—make sure someone you trust knows where the money is.