Don't Leave: Home

: Maintenance of current medical records for each family member is helpful for quick reference. What to Shred or Toss

: Official ownership documents like titles, deeds, and wills.

A lot of paper enters our homes only to become "delayed decisions". To stop the piles from growing, immediately toss or shred:

: Keep birth/death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, Social Security cards, and passports in a secure fire-safe bag or safe.

You really don't need as much as you think. Most experts, including those from Reddit's decluttering community , agree that your essential paper footprint for a standard household should be less than an inch thick.