Safety Deposit Box

Anyone have one? Our accountant was shocked that we didnt and recommended it- but wanted to see if we really need it or even what banks have them

tia

we don't. what are you supposed to put in there, money, jewelry? Obviously i have no clue

he said marriage license, title to our cars, our mortgage papers/coop agreements

and a copy of a will- he said to keep the original at home cause if one of us dies they seal the safety deposit box and you need an original will in order to get in

just seems like too much trouble to me

We keep all our important papers in a fireproof strong box in our home. It's in my linen closet under my sewing machine.
You can get a safety deposit box at any bank. Price depends upon the size.

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Posted by SusiBtoM

We keep all our important papers in a fireproof strong box in our home. It's in my linen closet under my sewing machine.
You can get a safety deposit box at any bank. Price depends upon the size.

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thats what we do too

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Posted by SusiBtoM

We keep all our important papers in a fireproof strong box in our home. It's in my linen closet under my sewing machine.
You can get a safety deposit box at any bank. Price depends upon the size.

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Well now that I know where its hidden, i'm going to rob your house now. Thank you!


lolol

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Posted by futuremrsfab

on the fireproof boxes- I have heard that they are only fireproof up to a point- like they can exist in a fire 1-2 hours depending on what you buy- does anyone know if thats true?

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You should bolt down the fireproof box because a thief can pick up the box and run with it.

I saw it on a show where they break into your house and show you how to take safety measures

My FIL gave us a safe when we bought our condo, but we haven't put anything in it yet! It's been 18 months. Lot of good that did!!

When we do finally start using it, I plan on putting our marriage license, deed, birth certificates, passports, car titles and condo ppwk in there. Any expensive jewelry we have, we wear every day.

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Posted by wo0shply

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Posted by futuremrsfab

on the fireproof boxes- I have heard that they are only fireproof up to a point- like they can exist in a fire 1-2 hours depending on what you buy- does anyone know if thats true?

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You should bolt down the fireproof box because a thief can pick up the box and run with it.

I saw it on a show where they break into your house and show you how to take safety measures

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How to Catch a Thief! DH and I love that show! It's pretty crazy. I can't believe how stupid people are with there stuff, but then again as a NYer I think differently than most people from other states.

Yes, the fireproof boxes are good up to a certain temp for so many hours. But if your co-op is on fire, it won't take 2 hours to put out, you know? The boxes also prevent water damage, so your marriage certificate and other papers are safe.

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Posted by SusiBtoM

We keep all our important papers in a fireproof strong box in our home. It's in my linen closet under my sewing machine.
You can get a safety deposit box at any bank. Price depends upon the size.

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We do the same thing.

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Posted by dajc23

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Posted by SusiBtoM

We keep all our important papers in a fireproof strong box in our home. It's in my linen closet under my sewing machine.
You can get a safety deposit box at any bank. Price depends upon the size.

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Well now that I know where its hidden, i'm going to rob your house now. Thank you!


lolol

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DH used to keep it under the bed. Duh, like no one would look under there.
Now I have to find a new hiding spot since I've revealed my linen closet secret.