Do You Know What You've Got?
Let's face it; there are few more boring things we could do than spend a few hours creating a detailed inventory of our stuff. However, should we ever lose our stuff through a fire or other disaster, we'll be glad we fought off the yawns to get the job done. While several companies will gladly sell us software to make the job easier, Money magazine recently reported that the Insurance Information Institute offers an excellent free software program called Know Your Stuff.
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Once you've created your home inventory, e-mail a copy of it to a friend or family member so there'll be a record in case your computer is stolen or destroyed. Or, save a copy on a CD or flash drive and keep it in a safe deposit box.
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Managing Money by The Book
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