Dear Quentin, I s it safe to keep valuables in a bank safe-deposit box? It sounds like a silly question, but about a year ago ...

Why a home safe and not a safe deposit box at a bank? There are many reasons why a fireproof safe at home is preferable to a bank box. It's not a good idea to store original copies of documents ...

The rest of the documents should be securely stored, such as in a fireproof home safe or in a safe deposit box at your bank or credit union. A 3-by-5-inch safe deposit box costs about $60 a year ...

Keep Seven Years Supporting documents for your taxes, including W-2s, 1099s, and receipts or canceled checks that substantiate deductions. The IRS usually has up to three years after you file to audit ...

Safe-deposit boxes have their drawbacks ... to store jewelry that has both sentimental and financial value is in a fireproof safe that is bolted to the floor and either hidden or disguised ...