Bank statements are the kind of paperwork that quietly piles up until a drawer will not close or a downloads folder turns into a maze. Knowing exactly how long to keep those records, and when it is ...

Even once your tax return is turned in, do not run any documents through the shredder just yet. You will want to hang on to certain items, such as tax forms and supporting paperwork, in case of an ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and ...

Finishing college, wrapping up an advanced degree or just starting out in a job or career can mean new milestones and opportunities. It also means managing all the paperwork — bank statements, tax ...

If you haven’t already opted to go paperless, you might be swimming in a flood of receipts, bills, pay stubs, tax forms and ...

Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like ...

Once tax season is over, it’s tempting to contemplate pushing every document into a shredder and going on your way until next year. However, prematurely disposing of your tax documents can have ...

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Certified Financial Planner Michelle Buria, the Managing Director of Choreo, has some guidelines for how long people need to keep financial documents around. “A lot of records now are electronic, and ...

It’s fine to get rid of monthly mortgage statements, but you should keep all your mortgage documents, including proof of title insurance and the promissory note, until your loan is paid off. Having ...