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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

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Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below. Retirement/ Savings/Brokerage Statements -.

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4 High Impact Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However paying for an education, lets say in real estate internet marketing , is an investment because you get a financial return on what you pay. If you analyzed your bank statement or credit card bill, you would probably find a large percentage of the charges would be fast food or other “eating out” type expenses.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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I own a software consultancy that I run from home and my husband is a letter carrier with the post office. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). Once we max them out, we hope to put excess cash into real estate and potentially additional brokerage accounts.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Money Reasons: Why I Got An American Express Blue Cash Card MR loves reward credit cards. Read his take on this great rewards card.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Credit card balances. Yes, credit cards were available. According to Credit Cards.com the Diner’s Club Card was the first of the modern style credit cards to be used and it was available starting in 1950. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet.

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