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Why "If Required" matters
A new way to prepare loved ones for the unexpected. Learn how taking a few moments now can save your family from stress and confusion later.
Read articleTHE IF REQUIRED JOURNALA little knowledge.
A little knowledge.
A little more peace of mind.
Ideas, practical guides, and personal stories to help you prepare for the people who matter.
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I Wrote Letters to My Kids for Years. Then I Realized They Might Never Read Them.
I wrote letters to my boys. Then I realized nobody would know where to find them.
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Computer password to get going
A deliberate choice about access and friction. Learn why sharing your computer password might be the most important first step in your emergency plan.
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Find the password
Why trying to remember every password is a losing battle, and why saving the path to your password manager is a better way to prepare your loved ones.
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Photo Backup Strategy
What would you really miss if your house burned down? Learn why a clear strategy for your digital memories is worth the effort.
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Emails to My Kids
The story behind a simple, permanent system for sending messages to the future, and the one note that ensures they won’t be lost to logistics.
Read articlePUT A LITTLE THOUGHT INTO ACTIONStart with one thing
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