We all have a huge collection of documents of all shapes and sizes pertaining directly to our individual lives as well as our lives as a couple if we are married and as a family. Some of these documents are simply irreplaceable, and it is absolutely essential that they be safeguarded yet still remain easily accessible. Keeping these paper valuables in a home safe is a great solution both in terms of security as well as organization. Here's a quick overview of the types of documents that could and should be stored in a home safe.

Personal Records

--Birth certificates

--Marriage and divorce certificates

--Death certificates

--Social security cards

--Passports

--Immunization records

--Education records

--And other similar items

Financial Records

--Tax records

--Bank account information

--Investment records and information

--Employment contracts and retirement benefits information

--Documents relating to large purchases such as a home and vehicles

Why Home Safes are the Best Choice

Many people choose to keep important documents in safe deposit boxes; however, when you need to quickly access certain documents you are completely at the mercy of bankers' hours. Although a deposit box is safe, it does not offer on-demand, convenient access. Other folks opt to keep documents organized, out of the way, and easily accessible in a file cabinet in the home; but such a system does not safeguard against fire or other catastrophes and unless you remember to keep it locked at all times, little hands could make a real mess of things.