What can we learn from recent flood and hurricane disasters? What do you need to know and have ready if you are forced to leave your home quickly during a disaster and emergency? What information would your family need to have access to in case of your death or incapacitation?
Households should be viewed as mini-businesses since many of the functions of planning, purchasing and record keeping are the same as they are for any other type of business, large or small. You will find financial records becoming a vital part of your life. They are a key to your credit standing, are essential to help you save money on taxes, and provide a continuing indications of your financial progress.
A systematic plan for keeping track of important papers which come into your home can save hours of anxious searching, can help preserve peace and harmony as well as make it easier to cope with emergency situations.