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How Long Should You Keep Receipts & Bills?

How Long Should You Keep Receipts & Bills?
Written By
Ann Deiterich
Ann Deiterich
Aug 21, 2010
1 minute read

Paperwork can pile up and lead to clutter and disorganization. Although it may be tempting to trash it all, that approach can lead to expensive results. On the other hand, many people keep a lot more paperwork than necessary or keep it for longer than needed. Knowing what to keep and what to toss can save you time and money.

Forever

3 to 7 Years

1 Year or Less

Varying

Discarding Receipts And Bills

Ann Deiterich

Ann Deiterich has been a writer since 1984 in business-to-business communications, specializing in TQM, business/financial topics, office management and production efficiency. As an environmental proponent, nature and science are her areas…

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