Shredders

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. One way to  avoid being a victim is to shred personal documentation on a regular basis. Always have your shredder handy when sorting documents or going through your mail. There are several options to choose when purchasing a paper shredder:

• Strip-cut paper shredders cut documents into thin strips, and offer the lowest level of security. They are typically less expensive than other types of shredders. This option is better than not having a paper shredder at all.

•  Cross-cut shredders are the most popular type of paper shredders and offer a much higher level of security than the strip-cut variety. This type of shredding can be useful if you have documents with sensitive information such as bank account numbers and credit card numbers. 

• Micro-cut shredders offer the highest level security available. It is impossible to retrieve information from a document that has been fed through a micro-cut shredder, which is one of the reasons they are so popular with government agencies and large corporations. 

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Overwhelmed by Paper Clutter?

Paper Clutter

Paper Clutter

Are you one of the millions who struggle with paper clutter? Are you accumulating additional late fees because you refuse to open your mail? Has your desk turned into a storage location for paper? Or does your idea of paper storage include trash bags filled with paper? 

Reducing paper is the easiest and cheapest thing you can do to reduce stress and immediately feel more productive. 

Paper clutter tips

• Designate an area in your home for incoming mail, try using baskets or bins. Take a tour around your home for unused baskets or bins, an old gift basket always does the trick. By using items that you already have will help to save money and eliminate a shopping trip which can cause further delay.

• Sort mail daily. By sorting mail daily, unwanted or useless paper will not have a chance to enter your home.

• Unread magazines and newspapers should be recycled quickly, or try donated them to local salons or doctor's office (be sure to cut your mailing address off).

• If you don't have one already purchase a high quality cross cut paper shredder, this small, simple inexpensive tool is one of the best investments you can make. Always shred documents that have personal or business information.  

• Filing cabinets are a must. Use separate file cabinets for your personal and business files. Files should be divided up, labeled, and kept organized. Current files should be readily available, while inactive files should be in storage containers and stored out of the way in places such as basements or attics.

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