diff --git a/src/main/java/Model/Player.java b/src/main/java/Model/Player.java
index dd9d81e..bf6dd05 100644
--- a/src/main/java/Model/Player.java
+++ b/src/main/java/Model/Player.java
@@ -58,6 +58,15 @@ public BigDecimal getMoney() {
     return this.money;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Returns the player's initial cash balance.
+   * 
+   * @return the players money at the start
+   */
+  public BigDecimal getStartingMoney() {
+    return this.startingMoney;
+  }
+
   /**
    * Adds the specified amount to the player's cash balance.
    *