Safely store DEAR HELOISE » I’ve discovered an app on my phone that provides an internet television streaming service. It’s free, and that’s way better than paying for expensive cable. — Greta W. in California Greta, if you don’t mind a small screen, it

There are some documents, certificates and other valuable items that might be better held in your bank’s safe deposit box rather than in a shoebox under the bed or in the closet at home. What are they? Here’s what you need to know:

* The title to your car — you really don’t need it until you sell the vehicle or trade it in, and then it can be expensive and time-consuming to replace. Also, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates and diplomas go well in a safe deposit box.

* Stock and bond certificates — most of these are done online nowadays, but you might have some embossed papers that are collectible.

* Social Security card — this falling into the wrong hands can be an identity-stealing nightmare. Commit your number to memory first.

* Collectibles, personal papers (diaries, old letters, notes, etc.) and family photos

* Jewelry, silverware, stamp and coin collections

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Brief vs. detailed

DEAR HELOISE » What’s the difference between a resume and curriculum vitae?

— Jennifer W. in Indiana Jennifer, the difference is in the details. A resume is a BRIEF summary of your work history and education. A curriculum vitae (CV) delves deeper — a COMPLETE listing of all jobs, work experiences and any works you might have had published (important for entry into graduate school and doctoral programs).

On a CV, you may include your date of birth, nationality, marital status and if you have any children. It is more in-depth and not meant for the general public to see. Whereas, your resume could be posted online.

In the hiring or vetting process, the employer may first ask for a resume, then grant you an interview, then request a curriculum vitae.

CV’s work well if you are applying for a scholarship, too.

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Roll in place

DEAR HELOISE » While struggling with the wax paper roll recently (it slips out of the box every time I use it), I suddenly remembered that there is an easy solution for keeping the roll in place, and it’s right there on the box. There is a tab at either end of the box that you can push in that holds the roll, preventing it from coming out of the box.

— Samantha, via email

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