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Mail Hack: Combine Letter Preview and Forwarding

From Life Hacks DE: combine digital letter preview with forwarding before a move so critical mail does not slip through.

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1
Enable letter preview in your linked mail/post service so you can see incoming letters earlier.
2
Set up forwarding before moving and choose a long enough forwarding duration.
3
Still update key senders directly (bank, health insurance, authorities, employer).
4
Track important letters by date and sender in case delivery issues occur later.

Deutsche Post offers letter preview for many mail items before physical delivery.

Deutsche Post forwarding can route letters to a new address for a limited period.

Basic letter preview is free; forwarding service has a fee.

Not every mail type is previewed or forwarded. Early setup reduces missed-deadline risk.

!Relying only on forwarding without updating sender records.

!Setting forwarding after moving instead of in advance.

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