"The majority of Americans haven't included financial documents in their disaster plan," says Jim Judge, of the American Red Cross's Scientific Advisory Council.
Be prepared: Scan the paperwork below onto two CDs. Keep one at home and one in a safe deposit box.
* Driver's license and passport * Social Security card * Health insurance card * Insurance policies * Mortgage and other loan papers * Property deeds * Car title and registration * Marriage license * Your will * Last year's tax return * Bank and brokerage account numbers
Parking your money under the mattress might seem like the only sensible move right now. But that's not the case. What follows are some good ideas for you to stash your cash.
