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Whether your personal possessions are valuable in a monetary sense or sentimentally, it is important to find the best barriers to keep those items safe at all times. The most important thing to take care of before anything else is insurance. Make sure all items are properly insured as a barrier of protection against theft, fire, flood, or vandalism. This will insure that the items are replaced without sending you into bankruptcy.

Whether the items are at home, in the car, or on your person, extra precautions help keep them secure. It is never a Read more »

There is not always time to dig through a pile of paperwork when an emergency happens. Organization is the key to knowing the important personal information that may be necessary to get you through. Situations that call for emergency information include car accidents, fire, and impending danger from an assailant.

The first thing to do is memorize all the personal information that you can. The most important information to remember are your social security number, driver’s license number, emergency phone numbers/contacts, and insurance information.

Extensive information should be kept in a fire proof box Read more »

It is always important to have your financial records in order. Keeping track of your records and where you keep them is very important! Below are five tips for keeping track of your financial information.

For storing records at home, you can use an envelope system, a calendar system, a checkbook system, a ledger system, or a computer system. You can also store all these records in a safe at home for safekeeping.

With the envelope system you have Read more »

Many people make a list of items to remember when going on vacation, but did you know that there are certain items that you should leave home to avoid losing them? Your valuables are best left behind so that you don’t lose them in transit or have them stolen from your hotel.

You should leave all of your valuable jewelry home when going on vacation. Hotel safes are not as secure as they may seem, as they Read more »

Many families in this day and age are struggling to keep their financial information secure. In the modern era where everything has been digitized and the internet reigns supreme, special care should always be taken to do what is necessary to keep your information safe from identity thieves and other crooks alike. There are several important steps involved in ensuring that your personal information never falls into the wrong hands.

When using the internet, always have your virus protection turned on and your browser security enabled. By doing what is Read more »

Keeping your personal information safe is a full time job and you must be proactive in order to be successful in keeping it out of criminals hands. Your personal information can be compromised at any time and there are certain things you should look out for.

Purchasing a New Home

When you purchase a new home you will be required to fill out a lengthy application that will ask for a lot of personal information such Read more »

Keeping the kids and house safe while out on Spring Break is a huge concern for most parents. Not only are family vacations riddled with accidents, most burlargies happen when homeowners are away for extended periods of time, such as on a trip. Here are a few ways to keep your home safe while you’re out of town:
Have someone pick up your mail. Criminals are always looking for signals that a house is empty and mail in the mailbox and newspapers in Read more »

1. Put your name, address and phone number on all pieces of luggage, both inside and outside,

2. Never leave your luggage unattended, not even for a second.

3. Put some sort of item, such as a bow or piece of ribbon, on each piece of luggage.
This will help you find luggage quickly so someone else doesn’t grab it off the carousel.

4. Never ask a stranger to watch your luggage while you go to the rest room.

5. Never leave your wallet or Read more »

Protecting your important documents in your home office does not need to be expensive. Using just three simple and quick steps will go a long way to giving you the extra security you are looking for.

Use a sturdy fire and water proof lock box. When looking into this option you will need to choose between a small portable box or one that is larger and can be mounted or bolted to the wall. Another option you will be offered is the locking system used. Three common types are a lock and key, a combination dial, Read more »

Personal finances are very important and there are a few ways to keep that information safe and secure.

1. Shread all hard copies of financial information. Any information that that comes into your home that you are not keeping, shread before throwing it away. This way, if this paperwork were to fall into the wrong hands, no one would be able to make out any personal information.

2. Use a secure online connection. Many financial transactions are done using the internet. If the internet connection is not secure, hackers will be Read more »