Money Crashers: How to Get Less Junk Mail

Here's a little sampling of what we've received in our mailbox this week: a flier from a local gym. An invitation to buy auto insurance. A newsletter from our health insurer. Two letters from an online pharmacy (one for me and one for Brian) telling us we need to enroll in a program we're already enrolled in. Oh, and a couple of pieces of actual mail.

As you can see, the junk mail still outweighs the real mail by a significant margin—but there's less of it than there used to be. Over the years, I've whittled down the pile of junk I used to receive by opting out from various lists: direct mail advertising, preapproved credit offers, catalogues, phone books, unwanted charities. And in my latest Money Crashers article, I explain how you can do the same.

By opting out, you'll save time, reduce paper waste, and lower your risk of identity theft. And you'll be at less risk of losing the few pieces of real mail you actually wanted to receive in amongst all the junk. To learn how, just check out the article.

How to Get Less Junk Mail – 7 Things You Need to Do to Opt Out