ISO list of paperwork that needs to be saved and for how long

[acmom]

The bill paying thread made me think of this...DH and I are need of a big filing overhaul. We have run out of room in our filing drawers in the office and I am sure a lot of this paperwork doesn't need to be saved anymore. I know the big things to save - tax returns, house documents, etc., but am always unsure of the small stuff (utility bills, paystubs etc). I have a list of how long to save what from a few years back but not sure if it is current since so much is done online now and can be accessed that way.

Anyone have a good current list they use? Thanks!

[SnuggleBuggles]

Bumping so I can learn too. :)

[lizzywednesday]

Found this list online here:

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Money/Personal-Finance/Managing-Household-Records.shtml

Also found this at USAA; it is very simple and clear to read:

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/advice-finance-paperskeeptoss?akredirect=true

[tmahanes]

We are in the same boat! I will be watching this!

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[acmom]

Found this list online here:

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Money/Personal-Finance/Managing-Household-Records.shtml

Also found this at USAA; it is very simple and clear to read:

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/advice-finance-paperskeeptoss?akredirect=true

Thanks! Trying to tackle my files with these lists today!