Shred These Documents to Safeguard Your Sensitive Information

Shredding paperwork with sensitive information is another easy way to keep your identity safe and finances protected. Apart from junk mail and old bills, do you know what other documents in your home you should shred?

Here’s a list of items to consider shredding when it’s time:

1. Junk mail
2. Paid utility bills
3. Medical prescription labels and related paperwork
4. Expired IDs
5. Travel itineraries
6. Shipping labels
7. Resumes and CVs
8. Bank statements
9. Canceled checks
10. Tax documents older than 7 years
11. Paystubs
12. Credit card statements and receipts
13. Expired warranties and insurance policies
    (only if you no longer have the warranty or insurance)

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