Anna will be addressing various items of value each month. Whether it is ways to save money, articles to increase your knowledge of property buying and selling, or the latest information in the mortgage industry, the purpose is to save you time, money or both! Here we highlight the main points and offer a printable version for expanded reading.
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How Long is Your Paper Trail?
Managing Your Paperwork
Store your paperwork - have a large file cabinet to keep most of your important documents in a central location.
Protect your essential documents - many times it is prudent to keep documents in a fireproof safe, purchased for around $40
Destroy certain documents- bank notices and ATM transactions do not typically need to be kept and can contain information used by identity thieves.
Going paperless- it's an increasing trend among banks, utility companies and even some retaillers in an effort to save natural resources, many paperless transactions are a great idea
The benefits of professional shredding
Destroyed documents ar completely unrecoverable by others
"Certificates of Destruction" limits your liability
It is more cost effective than a heavy duty shredder
Rent a safe deposit box - keep a key somewhere it won't be missplaced and give a copy to your accountant or lawyer.
Entrust your documents to others - send copies to friends or relatives that live out of state to ensure they are safe in the event of a wide spread disaster
Store your documents in a home safe - a convenient way to keep documents safe a nearby. Be sure to let a trusted source know of it's contents, combination or key location.
