Financial documents aren't the only items that should be destroyed rather than tossed out with the trash. Here are some items that should be destroyed: Bank information, Budgets, Canceled or blank checks. Credit card offers, Credit card information, Employee evaluations, Financial statements , Income tax records, Insurance coverage, Investment information, Legal papers, Medical records, Personal bills
   If you work out of a home office, you'll want to destroy even more. Consider accounts payable and receivable, bidding strategies, blueprints, building and computer access codes, customer lists, estimates and invoices.