Possible Clues:

• In my case, I must be seen to be ready
• It can be funny or easy
• One is in my piggy bank
• It's taken into account
• Green stuff
• Miser's hoarding
• It's the root of all evil
• That's one of the clue to 1 across worth something in my surroundings
• Medium of exchange
• Magazine with a "Best Places to Live" feature