Sometime this year, you may lose your pocketbook, so prepare against this dilemma by cloning the coin purse. After scanning or photocopying your wallet, you’ve got:

• All your account numbers and card phone numbers at hand
• a legal, usable license facsimile to use until you get a replacement.
• a pictorial list of everything you need to replace

Copy the front and back of every card. Keep the sheets in secure location. Be sure to separate out the scans of your buttocks before filing. — BEN POPKEN

Photocopy The Cards In Your Wallet [Blueprint for Financial Prosperity]

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