Key Takeaways
- 1Your spouse should know how to locate documents, manage household finances, contact key professionals, and identify important accounts.
- 2Many households rely on one person to hold critical information — when it exists only in memory, even routine tasks become difficult.
- 3The goal is not sharing every password today, but ensuring important information can be found when needed.
- 4A simple self-assessment can reveal gaps before an emergency makes them urgent.
How Prepared Are You?
If your spouse cannot answer at least 8 of the following 10 questions, your household may have important information gaps:
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