Protecting What You Can’t Insure

Many people recognize the importance of having Massachusetts home insurance or Massachusetts renters insurance to protect their property and their belongings. Sometimes, though, there are things that you need to protect that can’t be insured.

Image courtesy of firstcentralsavings.com

For these items, immediate access is typically a good thing to have, meaning they must be kept in a safe, central location. For most people, this means your home.

12 examples of things you should be keeping safe at home include:

1. Insurance Policies (Like Your Massachusetts Renters Insurance)
2. Passports And Birth Certificates
3. List Of Doctors And Medications
4. A CD Or Hard Drive Of All Family Photos
5. Keys To Your Safe Deposit Box
6. Papers Regarding Retirement Plans, Bank Accounts, Etc.
7. Information About Your Outstanding Debts
8. Original Social Security Cards
9. Important Legal Documents
10. All Wills You Are A Part Of
11. Jewelry And Other Valuables
12. Vehicle Titles And Spare Keys

Do you know where all these things are currently being stored? If any of these are not currently in your home or apartment, would you consider moving them now that you’ve read the article above?

*