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Financial disaster preparedness kit

Family security means more than making sure you and your family are physically safe; it also includes protecting your finances. Here are some suggestions for proactively preparing your personal finances in the event of a crisis, whether it's natural or man-made.

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Disaster-proof your important papers

What would you do if you had five minutes to clear out of your house?
 

Do you have will?

If you have a family, you need a will. Here's what you need to know to prepare one.
 

Prepare a living will

Why you should have a living will and durable power of attorney, and how to go about setting them up.

 

Safe deposit boxes -- a secure spot away from home

What they cost, what to store there and why.
Plus: Beware of holes in the bank-box safety net
 

Travel insurance -- much needed, rarely understood

International tensions could ruin your travel plans. Protect your purchase with travel insurance.
 

The need for life insurance

What type and how much do you need?
 
-- Updated: Aug. 15, 2003
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