by: Dean Jensen

Everyone needs a paper shredder, and something more then just a simple shredder. If you are serious about preventing identity theft, you shred any papers that can be used by someone to get access to your life. With that in mind, a simple shredder will work, but you will spend a lot of time disposing of those unwanted papers. My first paper shredder could only handle 3 sheets at a time. Lets just say, I burned out the motor trying to get rid of a weeks worth of credit card offers. Thats when I knew it was time to spend a little more then $30 on a paper shredder.

Looking at the Sunday ads, I found a 10 sheet, cross cut paper shredder on sale at OfficeMax. For just over $50, I thought I would give it a try. What did I have to loose but a growing pile of paper. Now I am kicking myself for not upgrading earlier. With the more powerful motor, I can shred entire credit card offers in one swipe. It was well worth the extra few dollars to get the upgrade. Now when it comes time to clean up the week’s junk mail, I spend less time shredding.