Make money work for you!

  • Home
  • Personal Finance
  • Budgeting
  • Shopping
  • Taxes

9 Documents You Should Shred for Your Safety

July 3, 2023 · Personal Finance
documents you should shred
Photo by Wendy Routman from Shutterstock

5. Junk mail

Junk mail indeed comes in every day and we tend to neglect to sort it out, but unfortunately, with so much information accessible to companies, a lot of your details might be included in it. If it’s possible, before tossing it in the trash, shred it or simply break it into small pieces. You should destroy junk mail, or you can choose not to get it and pre-screen credit offers in the United States by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s page on unwanted mail.

6. Old airline tickets

Another document you should shred is printed airline tickets. Why? Well, first of all, they contain a lot of information about you that you shouldn’t be sharing or throwing away without shredding. Your airline tickets contain your name and a barcode that can disclose your frequent flier number and other critical information. For your safety, as soon as you land and arrive home, make sure you shred it as soon as possible.

Furthermore, avoid posting your printed tickets somewhere on social media. Not even in a story or a reel! While airlines require the information from your tickets, identity fraudsters can make use of it!

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Share this article

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

9 comments on “9 Documents You Should Shred for Your Safety”

  1. frederick hebert says:
    May 7, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    One place you may get free shredding may be your library.
    Commercial vendors, will charge you about $1 per pound.

    Reply
  2. Chuck S says:
    January 30, 2025 at 5:40 pm

    I got a shredder at Walmart for $20+ (looks like $39 now). I got not the cheapest – mine does 8 sheets and credit cards. It does diamond or cross cut, which is better than strips. When I had a lot, I used a fire – breakup the ashes afterwards.

    Reply
  3. Gurinder Garcha says:
    January 30, 2025 at 11:33 pm

    good info

    Reply
  4. Robin says:
    January 31, 2025 at 5:20 am

    Thanks for placement to go

    Reply
  5. Kls says:
    February 2, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    Why would anyone destroy a birth certificate? You need that to get a passport, among other things.

    Reply
  6. Toni Ann Zafoot says:
    March 31, 2025 at 6:40 pm

    Excellent information will put it to good use

    Reply
Se încarcă comentarii...

Nu mai există comentarii de afișat.

Latest Posts

  • amazon prime, money Here’s How to Get Your Refund From Amazon’s $2.5B FTC Settlement
  • social security, Social Security task Who Will Receive Social Security Payments on January 14, 21, and 28?
  • Holiday Scam 10 Holiday Tax Scams That Turn Your Ho-Ho-Ho Into Oh-No!
  • 5 Costco Products That Cost More Due to Trump’s Tariffs
  • protect your wallet from inflation 6 Bills That Changed After Trump Returned to Office

Related Articles

Amazon

Are You Eligible For a Refund From Amazon? Find Out Here!

Key Terms of the Settlement Under the settlement agreement, Amazon must implement substantial changes to…

Read More →
money

10 IMPORTANT Money Rules To Know by Heart Before You’re 60

Some things in life are so difficult to decipher, that it usually takes an entire…

Read More →
Bank

12 Important Secrets Your Bank Would NEVER Tell You

Debit card theft and loss are not as well-protected as credit card theft. While it’s…

Read More →
A senior citizen reviews paperwork and a smartphone showing a website at a sunlit table.

Beyond Social Security: Other Government Benefits You May Qualify For

Help with Housing and Utility Bills Keeping a roof over your head and the lights…

Read More →
household bills buffett

Think You’re Too Frugal? You ARE If You’re Doing These 8 Things

Is there such a thing as being too thrifty and frugal? Unfortunately for those of…

Read More →
social security stealth return, tax your social security

These 6 Things Will Cut Down Your Social Security Payments

4. Creditor attachment Before you panic if you have some unpaid debts that seem to…

Read More →
halloween on a budget tariffs

Canada and Mexico Tariffs Provoke Ripple Effects on Our Prices

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico recently took effect, and they “promise” to raise prices for…

Read More →
cheaper clothes

9 Efficient Tips to Save Money on Clothes

While it’s completely understandable to feel the need to shop for new clothes every season,…

Read More →
No-Spend Challenge

Are There Benefits to a No-Spend Challenge? We’ll Give You 3!

A no-spend challenge can be a lifesaver for your wallet! Curious about a no-spend challenge…

Read More →
The Money Place

Make money work for you!

Inedit Agency S.R.L.
Bucharest, Romania

contact@ineditagency.com

Explore

  • Subscribe
  • Unsubscribe
  • Newsletter
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Do not sell my personal information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Categories

  • Budgeting
  • Personal Finance
  • Shopping
  • Taxes

© 2026 The Money Place. All rights reserved.