Cutting Down on Junk Mail

I am always disappointed when I open my mailbox, it seems like all I get is junk. Not only is it terrible for the environment, it creates unnecessary clutter in my life and on my desk. Here are a couple ways you can cut down on the crap and simplify your life.

If you have online banking access, you should be able to see bank statements going back a year. If you don’t use online banking, or if it doesn't go back as far as you'd like, your bank will email you a PDF of statements going back up to 7 years or more! Unless you regularly reference your statement or you are closing out the account, there isn’t a reason to get that statement in the mail each month. Some banks even charge for mailing a statement, so why not save that $5 and declutter at the same time?

Kick junk mail to the curb. There are two ways to slow the onslaught of junk mail. First go to https://zcu.io/Lff5 and opt out of marketing mail. This costs $2 and is valid for 10 years. Next go to https://zcu.io/2pC8 and opt out of pre-approved credit card offers. This is a free service of the credit bureaus.

These are a couple very fast and easy ways to cut down on all the extra garbage clogging your mailbox. The planet and your postal worker's back will thank you as well!