Identity Theft Prevention
Identity theft has been a topic of conversation lately between professional organizers nationally through the NAPO chat. The information and resources being shared seemed like a good thing to pass on to my readers.
How long should I keep this paper?
So what should you keep and how long should you keep it? Following is a list of documents and suggested retention times offered by the Better Business Bureau (BBB):
Free Shredding Event
If your filing system consists of piles of paper on the kitchen counter, or bulging file folders in an unlocked drawer, you could be setting yourself up for identity theft, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
Free Shredding
January is a great month to go through your existing home and business files and clear out those papers that are no longer relevant to your life or business. Not only does this help to clear out some clutter, but you will be able to find the papers that you need quickly and more efficiently. After you have gone through your files and piles of paper, bring them to the Community Shred Event so they can be destroyed and disposed of in a safe and responsible manner.
Got paperwork issues?
I don’t think I’ve met anyone that doesn’t have at least one, or more, boxes or bags of paperwork they need to get rid of, but they are afraid to because their personal information is on those papers.
FREE Shredding Event
Southwest Bank will hold a Shredfest on October 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1060 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010. All documents will be shredded by a commercial shredding company, Cintas Service Partners. US Postal inspectors will be providing information about protecting your identity. Limit two boxes or bags per person or company. For more information, call 636-282-9949.
About the Author
Sue Anderson, CPO®, Owner of Simplified Living Solutions, is an expert in the professional organizing field, specializing in paper management and messy, unproductive desks, offices, home offices and filing systems.
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