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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Question: I have been helping my mother with sorting paperwork. Can you offer advice? Answer: I love paper: documents, mail, newspaper, magazines, etc. I love and enjoy reading it, and saving it. Do I ...

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 ...