Times are the hardest they have ever been in the United States, and around the world for that matter. I live in a good neighborhood but recently there have been a few break-ins not to far from where I live. Every Sunday I look at the police blotter in the local paper and unfortunately it seems to be getting longer and longer. I decided that I must act to protect my valuable. There nothing to extravagant but the are certainly worth protecting. I purchased a home safe online and I am very pleased with my purchase. It cost less than $300 and it is fireproof and bolts down. It was worth every penny just for the ease it gives me knowing I can leave my house and my most treasured items are secure.