How to Replace Vital Documents

How to Replace Vital Documents

Replacing Lost Vital Documents: Essential Steps and Tips Maybe you haven't always kept things very organized. Maybe you lost documents in a move or fire. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself needing to replace vital documents such as a birth certificate or passport, don't despair! It can be done. Replacing Your Social Security Card Providing your social security number is often sufficient, but there are times when you may still have to show the actual card. For example, you…

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Never Get Rid of These 7 Things

Never Get Rid of These 7 Things

With spring (and spring cleaning) fast approaching, it’s tempting to purge a lot of stuff. While purging and focusing only on that which brings you joy (like Marie Kondo suggests), it’s important also to take a step back and focus on what you should keep. Certain items may feel like clutter but are actually important to make space for. 1. Photos While many of these may already be digitized, you’ve likely got albums or boxes full of old photos…

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How Long Do I Have to Keep This?

How Long Do I Have to Keep This?

Mastering Document Retention: Key Strategies for Efficient Record Keeping Do you toss everything? Or are you a pack rat holding on to every document for all eternity, just in case? In case of what, you can't be sure, but you won't throw it out. The fact is, the best record retention process is somewhere in between. Setting up a filing system and a purge cycle will help you know what to keep and how long to keep it. Disclosure:…

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