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De-Clutter Your Financial Records
If you keep hundreds of financial documents on hand, the mountain of paper can be overwhelming and unnecessary. Here�s a guide to help you shrink your stacks of paperwork to a manageable proportion. (Note that if a document supports your tax return you should keep it for six years � if not, follow the guide below.)
| Document Type | Discard After |
| Credit card bills | One month (or six years if it supports your tax return) |
| Receipts | End of warranty |
| Medical bills | One year |
| Pay stubs | You get your W-2 |
| Tax return support documents | Six years after return is filed |
| Stock, bond, fund statements | Six years after return is filed |
| Tax returns | Never |
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