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The Smart Way to Enter the New Year

As festive season amps up and we all get a little bit busier (and a lot more stressed), it’s already time to start planning for 2022. As hard as it is to believe, another year is almost over, and the…

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The PAC Guide to… Moving house

Moving house is an exciting time, but it’s also a stressful one. You’ve got to deal with unpacking, packing, arranging furniture, meeting the new neighbours. But then on top of that there’s the mortgage…

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Step into Christmas with Personal Archive Co

It’s nearly that time of year again – time to make social plans, gather Christmas lists, buy entirely too much food and stock up on biscuits for cheese. The festive season can be a bit of a minefield…

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The PAC Guide to… Car maintenance

With so many of us cutting down on driving due to lockdown and restrictions over the last 18 months, car maintenance has become a bit of a forgotten item on to-do lists. In fact, back in May last year…

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The PAC Guide to… vacation planning and travel documents

We could all use a vacation. After a while away from the airport, lots of us could use a little hand getting to the runway. Obviously, we can’t really help find your passport – when was…

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How to expect when you’re expecting

Congratulations! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of expecting a bundle of joy, though new arrivals sure do come with a lot of admin. Here at Personal Archive Co we know how much you need to…

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Personal Archive Co Hidden Gems

Most of our customers at Personal Archive Co tell us that they use their account to store important legal documents. Copies of wills, insurance policies, pension details, statements and receipts – stored…

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Top 5 Reasons to Try Personal Archive Co

These days, you can barely change the channel without being bombarded with an ad for the latest technology. From virtual reality to cryptocurrency, smartphones to exercise bikes, there’s always something…

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All the documents you need to apply for a mortgage

Preparing to buy a home is an exciting time. Whether it’s your very first home or your next big move, purchasing property is, of course, a big deal. You’re probably aware you’re going to need some…

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You can’t lose the internet

My father died in 2008. He was a small business owner and a very organised man. But it still took us four months to find all his business and personal papers and get everything sorted out. It wasn’t…

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Dreading the April Financial Season? There’s a trick to avoid the headaches it brings

April is a really important month when it comes to our personal finances and the ways we keep track of them. Tax returns, ISAs, new rates (why is it always MORE Council Tax?), mortgage statements……

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How to take the stress out of filing

You don’t need to spend ages getting your life organised. Here’s how a couple of regular minutes can change your personal safety, security and document habits. The Personal Archive is a secure place…

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Why is Big Tech a Big Deal?

Whether we like it or not, there are some companies, websites and documents services practically everyone uses. They are often referred to as “Big Tech”. Just because they are big, doesn’t mean they…

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Small step organisation: safeguard your documents

In this day and age, we all know how tough organisation can be. It's hard to stay organised and have everything available exactly when (and where) you need it. The progression from physical paper to the…

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