How long do you save bill statements?

christy Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:28 AM

How long do you save bill statements?

Do you keep statements for your bills for over a year? Two years? My files are so full, and I am wondering if I need to keep all of these statements?

NYCHICK Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:29 AM

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1 year

eta - can you have then make a comprehensive list of your payments for the year then throw them out.

Diane Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:41 AM

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Posted by NYCHICK

1 year

same here.

jannshari Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:46 AM

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At least 2 years.

Cindy Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:47 AM

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Oh my gosh, I throw mine out

christy Posted: Feb 21, 2004 10:59 AM

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lol cindy, I have no clue about this stuff!

KathleenG Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:08 AM

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I used to keep EVERYTHING ( I am talking down to receipts from ATM's). It has caused so much clutter. It is only recently that I am throwing things away. I used to save statements from at least a year.

Cindy Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:10 AM

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Christy - I didnt know you wee supposed to save this either. My husband gets mad when I throw it out, but why do we have to keep it? Like the other post said, it creates more clutter. At least here.

Maribelle7777 Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:13 AM

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Bank statements - 3 years

Credit card statements - as soon as the bill shows up on my bank statement and I know it's paid - I shred the statement itself. I can always get it online or via the bank if need be.

Same with phone/gas/cable statements.

Chloegirl Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:29 AM

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I throw them out after they are paid. I never saw a need to keep them. Maybe I need to rethink this??

Karen H Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:36 AM

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I think it's considered OK to toss utility and credit card statements once the check has cleared and payment is certain, though I keep mine longer than that. Just be sure to shred them so you're not assisting anyone with identity theft.

shamma Posted: Feb 21, 2004 11:42 AM

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I shred them as they come. I do all my banking online, so if I need proof that something was paid I will get it from my bank. I hate paper. I just got my hubby in to that mode of shredding.