Ernst & Haas Management Co Blog

[caption id="attachment_1565" align="aligncenter" width="338" caption="Have a trusted neighbor collect your mail for you while you're out of town."][/caption] Last week, we shared ways you can travel stress-free this holiday season. But before you board that plane, here are some things you need to take care of before leaving your home: -Let credit card companies and the bank know that you are traveling and that there might be strange purchases in strange places. This helps them track what's fraud and what's not. -If leaving pets at home, make sure to make kennel reservations, or have a neighbor, friend, or relative tend to them. -Notify trusted neighbors that you will be out of town so they can keep an eye out for any unwanted activity. Also have them collect your mail if you're not having it forwarded. -Unplug small appliances, televisions, and computers. Also be sure to close and lock all doors, windows, and garages. -Plan ahead for prescription refills and make sure any bills that are due while you're gone are taken care of ahead of time. -Remove unneeded credit cards and debit cards from your wallet, and replace with a copy of your passport, just in case you're out of the country and your passport gets lost or stolen. -Set up an outgoing message on your voicemail and email stating how long you will be gone and when you'll return.