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Best free home inventory apps to rule the roost in style
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of fire alarms blaring. You quickly realize your home is on fire and rush your family out of the house safely. Then you realize you never took inventory of your belongings.
Take a moment to think about all the valuable things in your home. Have you written them down so you can remember everything you own and how much it is worth? If your answer’s “No,” scroll down for ways to create a free home inventory spreadsheet.
These can save you time, money, and heartache in the event of a disaster
A home inventory spreadsheet is a detailed list of all the items you own in your home. It helps keep track of your possessions and their value, which can be necessary for insurance purposes.
It can save your hide if a fire or flood destroys your belongings. Writing this detailed list beforehand makes the insurance claim process smoother and faster.
On top of that, creating a home inventory spreadsheet can help track your spending and budgeting. It is a clever way to avoid unnecessary purchases and save money. These three budgeting apps are other helpful tools at your fingertips.
You don’t need expensive software to organize your belongings, though. You can download a free template online. Here are some top options.
Free home inventory spreadsheets
This template from Vertex42 includes everyday household items and locations you shouldn’t overlook. (For example, there’s an “Electronics” section for all your gadgets. There’s also a separate column for spots like your garage, kitchen, family room and more.)
It’s best to list each item separately with its price, serial number and model number to make it easier for insurance claims. You can download it for Excel or Google Sheets.
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A new social network takes on Facebook putting privacy first
Social media used to be fun. Remember those days? You’d chat with old friends, post a few photos and move on. Fast forward to today and social media is addictive, intrusive and even harmful. Jim Fournier, the mind behind a new social media platform, says it’s even a threat to our democracy. Kim jumps into the murky world of social media, from data collection to insurance schemes. There’s a lot you have to watch out for, and we’ll shed light on the greatest threats in this episode.
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Every week seems to bring news of corporate data breaches that are putting millions of Americans’ information in peril. The year isn’t even over, but 2019 is shaping up to be the worst in terms of data breaches. We’ll look at how 2019 is measuring up to 2018 and what have been the most egregious hacks so far.
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One of the most difficult parts of life is managing our finances. Most of us do a pretty good job of not spending more than we earn, though there are times when that is not particularly easy to do.
No matter what the income level is, it’s never a bad idea to gain a better grasp of our money situation. Financial advisers can be very helpful, but their expertise comes at a cost. Do we really want to spend money in order to better see how we can save some?
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