A home safe gives you access any time; a bank safe deposit box offers strong protection but only during bank hours. Many households use both.
Good for a home safe
- Passports and documents you may need quickly
- Originals your family may need in an emergency
- Choose one rated for both fire and water
Good for a safe deposit box
- Deeds, titles and bonds you rarely need
- Irreplaceable photos and family papers
- A backup drive with scanned copies
Be careful with
Wills, powers of attorney and medical directives may be needed when you can't get to the box, and access after a death can take time. Ask your attorney where your originals should be kept. Contents of safe deposit boxes are generally not insured by the FDIC.
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