 TITLE: What Is the Best Way to Store Your Financial Records? CONTENT: Where Should You Keep a Hard Copy of These Documents?\n-----------------------------------------------------\nYou might be tempted to collect these papers and store at least some of them in a safe deposit box at the bank. While that may seem like a good idea, consider that you can't access these documents quickly at the bank. And if the owner of a box dies, the box is typically sealed.\nInstead, consider getting a fireproof safe for your home. You will be able to access it at any time, and it will be covered by your home insurance policy. To prevent it from being stolen in the case of a home break-in, you should get one that can be secured to the floor or wall. END