Many folks believe that the safest place to store valuable items is in a bank safe deposit box. After all, banks have the best 24 hour security and alarm systems.
But the contents of a safe deposit box are rarely insured, while items in your home are typically covered by your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy.
Also, don't think your cash in a safe deposit box is covered by insurance. The only insures the deposits in accounts held in banks, but not the contents of their safe deposit boxes.
12 things to keep in a safe at home, not in a bank
