The Paper Trail: How long do you need to keep your statements?
With tax season in full force, this question keeps coming up: When can I get rid of these statements? Well, it depends. Perhaps you heard that you should retain copies of your federal tax returns for 7 years. Is that true, or a just myth? How long should you keep those quarterly and annual statements you get about your investment accounts? And how long should you keep bank statements before throwing them away? Tax … Read More