Reddit mentions of SentrySafe H0100 Fireproof Waterproof Box with Key Lock, 0.17 Cubic Feet, Black

But is that a fire safe, or just a safe? To me, a fire safe is a little box you can buy at Walmart, off the shelf, and it has a handle. A 12-year-old child could carry one around without trouble. Opens with a regular key, few if any metal components aside from the lock mechanism.

Boom, nailed it. Fire Chest vs. Fire Safe. I'm describing a Fire Chest.

https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-H0100CG-Fire-Safe-Waterproof-Chest/dp/B00GE586CY

Wow. I'm astonished that your other acts this way when finding private things. Look into ordering something like this. Best of luck with privacy and family interaction.

I have something like this for my passports, cash, mortgage docs, birth cert, etc.

Nothing fancy and wont last through an 8hr raging fire, but better than nothing:
https://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-H0100CG-Fire-Safe-Waterproof-Chest/dp/B00GE586CY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482430058&sr=8-7&keywords=fireproof+safe

>We looked at some fire and water proof safes and they're all really expensive.

We've always kept our stuff in something like this from Amazon-- costs about $35. There are dozens of different models, but even the cheap ones are rated for 30 minutes in fire and are waterproof. I see them at thrift stores with some frequency too, probably from estates or people who needed a larger model. We decided to pay $35 once years ago rather than $30/year for a safety deposit box at our bank.

Some are expensive, mine was only $26 and I love it. It's perfect for passports, birth certificates, or anything you wouldn't want to lose. I'm just gonna put mine in it and throw it in the back of a closet or somewhere far out of sight.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GE586CY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1500780614&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fireproof+safe&dpPl=1&dpID=41paFPlEqWL&ref=plSrch

You can always get a safe/lockbox. They're very affordable these days.

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They make Tough ones

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Anchorable ones

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And Hidden ones both for Scholars and the Religious

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but we use this SentrySafe lockbox to store our important documents.

It depends on what you're trying to protect from though.

Just fire and water? On a budget that is probably a good bet but realize you get what you pay for when it comes to how long you can expect your documents to stay protected in event of a fire/flood.

Are you trying to deter theft? The one I linked probably isn't a good bet because anyone could just pick it up and run with it. You'd probably want to get a proper safe and bolt it to the floor. Again, you get what you pay for here though because most cheap safes can be broken with a few easy to carry tools.

What we do is use the above SentrySafe and hide it somewhere that a burglar is unlikely to look. It helps us keep everything organized and for $20-30 it mitigates our risk for fire and flood damage, as well as theft.

Edit: I just realized the post you linked was about how crappy the product I linked was. We've had it for 2 years or so now and have no issues. Not saying it will last forever but just wanted to share my experience with it. We don't open/close it daily though, maybe once a month if that.

I have a lockbox at home I keep them in.

Basically this thing

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Buy a locking safe to throw in the trunk when you transport...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GE586CY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>Buy a couple of externals, throw everything on that, and put em in a closet somewhere

fire safe

I got my at Walmart. To be honest, I wouldn't exactly recommend it because I have no idea how well it will protect the contents inside during a fire.
You should do a bit of research and read reviews on Amazon for fire resistant lock boxes or safes. And find one in your budget. If you're new ant to keep jewelry and money for a long time then $100-$500 isn't a lot to spend to protect $1000-$5000 worth of contents IMO.
Edit.
This I similar to what I have but mine isn't waterproof. I was being cheap at the time and figured cash would be ok if it got wet (i.e. a flood).
http://www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-H0100CG-Fire-Safe-Waterproof-Chest/dp/B00GE586CY/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

I have a very well outfitted workshop. If I were to buy something like this, the resident poly drug addict who lives down the hall would have it open in 5 minutes flat. My current setup is the bees knees. And really, this is how safes are supposed to be installed. It's not helpful if you can pick it up and walk out the door.

Once you recover from this, please back your files up. Consider 2-3 backups. It's not excessive in this day and age. I keep a drive in a basic fire safe. My brother in law is a firefighter and says that those basic safes should last just fine in a typical house fire. The fire department would have the fire taken care of long before the safe would give out.

Small personal safe? https://smile.amazon.com/SentrySafe-H0100-Fireproof-Waterproof-Cubic/dp/B00GE586CY/

Get a locking fire box to protect your meds and other valuables. Don't trust that hiding something will protect it from people who want to exploit you or your meds for their personal pleasure.