Preventing Identity Theft

It's important in this day and age* to destroy any documents you wish to dispose of which may contain any personal information - bank account numbers, social security numbers, tax forms (older than 3 years... I know the law... shoot).

The most effective way is with one of these bad boys...

In the absence of a paper shredder, you can also burn the papers. But remember: plastic melts as easily as paper burns...

*The phrase really is "day and age," not "day in age." I had to look it up to avoid a repeat of the "tie you over" fiasco.