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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. This will help you avoid possible identity theft. Permanent home improvement bills should also be kept while you still own your home. Taxes with sub-files for each year.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Larry presents Identity theft protection posted at Objective Financial Planner , saying, “As a threat to your financial security, you should take the potential for identity theft very seriously. Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

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