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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Permanent home improvement bills should also be kept while you still own your home.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

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1 Bill-Paying Priority posted at One Money Design , saying, “In the past, Americans would pay their home loans first, then their credit card and finally their car loans. posted at Insurance Providers , saying, “From routine trips to the doctor to extended hospital stays, the average health care bill is $8,000 per year.

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