Financial Readiness How Prepared Are You
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Financial Readiness: How Prepared Are You?
Introduction
Home is where we often feel safest, but when disasters like hurricanes, floods, or wildfires occur, sometimes the safest option is to evacuate. Besides essentials like a flashlight with fully charged batteries, financial readiness is crucial. Having your financial documents organized and portable can greatly ease the stress of leaving home in an emergency.
Tips for Financial Readiness
1. Conduct a Household Inventory
Document your possessions with a list, photos, or videos to streamline insurance claims if necessary. Keep one copy in a lockable, fireproof file box at home and another in a safe deposit box or secure location.2. Secure Important Documents
Invest in a lockable, fireproof file box for easy access. Include:- Household inventory
- Emergency contact list, including out-of-area family members
- Copies of current prescriptions
- Health insurance information
- Insurance policy numbers and contact details
- Copies and notes about deeds, titles, wills, birth and marriage certificates, passports, and retirement documents
For wills, keep originals with your attorney.
3. Maintain a Contact List
Have phone numbers or email addresses for creditors, financial institutions, landlords, and utility companies. Include details for banks, loans, credit cards, mortgages, and investment accounts.4. Backup Digital Data
Secure backups of financial data from your computer.5. Prepare for Quick Departure
Keep an extra set of house and car keys, the key to your safe deposit box, and a small amount of cash or traveler’s checks for emergencies when financial institutions may be closed.6. Consider a Safe Deposit Box
Store original documents securely, such as:- Deeds, titles, and ownership records
- Financial agreements and birth certificates
- Marriage licenses, divorce papers, and custody documents
- Passports and military papers (if used regularly, originals can be in your fireproof box with a copy in the safe deposit box)
- Appraisals of valuable items
- Investment and retirement account certificates
- Living wills, powers of attorney, and insurance policies
- Home improvement records and household inventory documentation
- A copy of your will
7. Designate an Out-of-Town Contact
Choose a friend or relative outside your area as a contact point for your family. This can be crucial during emergencies when long-distance calls might be easier than local ones.8. Regularly Update Information
Review and update your household inventory, fireproof and safe deposit box contents, and contact details at least annually.By following these steps, you can ensure that your financial affairs are in order and easily accessible, providing peace of mind during unexpected events.
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