1. Leave Extra ID at Home: Whether you are applying for a new job, starting a bank account, or going to the airport, you might feel compelled to bring multiple types of identification with you. While this is understandable, there are safer ways to identify yourself than to carry identifying documents on your person. It is better to leave any unnecessary ID at home to avoid the risk of having sensitive items such as a social security card or a passport stolen, lost, or viewed. An easy solution is to have these documents available on a secure web account with a company called Orggit. This company provides convenient and organized storage for documents and information. Documents can be scanned and uploaded or information can be typed in and later accessed without the risk of carrying around a physical copy and having your identity stolen.

2. Simplify Your ID Situation: Instead of bringing different types of identification wherever you go, compile them all in one secure location. This will minimize the risk of misplacing an important piece of identification. Use Orggit as a central place to gather all items. You can have your credit card numbers, passport information, birth certificate, and social security number all in one handy place. This will additionally insure that even if your wallet is stolen, you can act quickly to avoid having your identity stolen.

3. Order Your Credit Report: The three main credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, and