Safe deposit boxes are increasingly less common in major banks, and one major reason has to do with the liability for what's stored inside them.

Safety deposit boxes may seem like something only wealthy people use in heist movies, but in fact, they’re useful for anyone who has precious items and important documents they need to store in a safe ...

Safety deposit boxes offer enhanced security for valuables but aren't accessible outside bank hours. Items in safe deposit boxes are not FDIC insured; separate insurance is needed for coverage. Legal ...

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Safe deposit boxes at banks and credit unions are a secure way to store important papers and valuables, but they can also be forgotten or overlooked by the owners or their heirs. When the rent isn’t ...