When to Keep and When to Throw Away Financial DocumentsReceipts. How long to keep: Three years. ...Home Improvement Records. How long to keep: A minimum of three years, but as long as seven years. ...Medical Bills. How long to keep: One to three years. ...Paycheck Stubs. ...Utility Bills. ...Credit Card Statements. ...Investment and Real Estate Records. ...Bank Statements. ...Tax Returns. ...Records of Loans that Have Been Paid Off. ...
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