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

Dealing with paper clutter can feel like an endless battle, but you can simplify your home life by following a few clear rules for what to keep and what to shred. The general goal for a minimalist home, as suggested by The Minimal Mom , is to that isn't absolutely essential. What to Keep (The "Golden" Papers) Don't Leave Home

: Official ownership documents like titles, deeds, and wills. : Keep birth/death certificates