Keep until sold or discarded. For reference and comparison. Useful to determine net worth. As documents of proof for income tax. Keep checks for tax purposes at least five years.
Credit cards Keep a list of names and addresses of issuing company, plus card number, if any.
In case of loss or theft notify nearest office of company immediately by telephone or telegraph. Give your name, address, number of card, where and when you think it was lost or stolenand whether you reported loss to police. Follow up with a letter giving same information. Retain all records for at least 3 years after report of sale of house is made on tax return. Receipts and receipted bills Proof of payment.