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How to Use a Safe Deposit Box
by Nikki Willhite
Most of us do not have the money to have fire proof safes built
into our homes. We can purchase small ones, but they are subject to theft, as
when located, they can just be carried out of our homes.
For this reason, many people rent secure safe deposit boxes.
There are companies that specialize in this type of storage, or you can rent one
from your bank.
It may seem like an unnecessary expensive, but there are
documents that are vital to your family that you must keep protected from both
fire and theft.
Unfortunately, with the increase in identity theft, sadly even
within families, these documents are not even safe within our own homes.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KEEP IN A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
Here is a list of some of the vital documents that you should
keep in a safe deposit box.
- A copy of your will and any papers pertaining
to your estate and last wishes.
- Life insurance policies
- Stocks and bonds
- The deed to your home
- Vital records, such as birth and marriage
certificates
- A record of your personal property for
insurance purposes, including pictures and receipts.
- Small personal items of value.
There will come different periods in your life when you will need
access to these important records. If you do not have them, you are creating a
lot misery for yourself.
If, on the other hand, you are organized and these documents are
secure, dealing with the demands of insurance claims, death, and social security
will be much easier.
It is hard to pay more money for your personal finance
protection, but it is a form of insurance for you, your family, and the future.
Insurance brings us peace of mind, and is always a good foundation for our
security.
About the Author: Nikki Willhite,
mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing
articles on the topic of
frugal living for over a
decade. Visit her at
www.frugalhappyfamilies.com
- where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal
Happy Families- more than just money!
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