9 Items Retirees Should Never Keep in Their Wallet

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A stack of receipts

The stacks of receipts you usually keep in your wallet can also open the pathway to your finances. Paper receipts can only show the last five digits of your credit card number, but this is by no means an obstacle for skilled thieves. They can use those digits along with other merchant information on the receipts to find out the missing numbers on your credit card.

To avoid such risks, get rid of the receipts from your wallet by shredding them on a daily basis. In case you do need those receipts for returns or warranties, you can request digital receipts from the merchant. Most retailers used this method anyway.

In addition, you can also turn your printed receipts into digital ones and store them in a secure cloud. There are apps, such as Shoeboxed, which allow you to create digital copies of your receipts and business cards for $29 a month.

Finally, time to not take your medicine…..

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