On Saturday, June 3rd we had our first shredding party. It was a rip-roaring success judging by the quantity of old documents that arrived and the gratitude of our clients. Altogether, almost a half-ton of paper was sent to its doom. Just think of how many empty cabinets, boxes, and piles of old stuff we helped clean up.
We still have the ability to scan and place copies of your important documents in your vault if you are using eMoney. Our special deal on eMoney will continue for the month of June. So if you use eMoney or want to add eMoney, we will have your documents scanned and filed in your vault, and then shredded or returned to you at no cost.
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On another note, this is the beginning of hurricane season, and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) just recently announced that they expect this year's hurricane season to be more active than normal up and down the east coast.[i] As always it is a good idea to be proactive for any potential storm or weather-related problem. Following is a link to NOAA's hurricane safety site where storm preparedness information can be found: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/hurricane/plan.shtml
One of the problems that many people face when making a claim due to weather or fire related damage to their homes is poor documentation of valuables such as art, jewelry, and other items. Most insurance companies are recommending that you keep a digital record of such items. Since digital cameras are ubiquitous, it's very easy to create an inventory of all of your important belongings. However, these photos are typically stored only on home computers. If your home computer is also damaged your inventory may be hard to retrieve, making the eMoney vault a very secure option.
Summer is almost here so before you go on your vacation or take out your lounge chair now is a good time to get your stuff in order. However you opt to spend your summer we wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing one.
Michael D. Kresh CFP® RF™