Since it is tax season I thought it may be important to let everyone know what you need to keep and what other things can get SHREDDED. Please do not just throw papers with your name, address, social security number, account number, or any other important information simply in the trash.

Document: hold on for
Credit Card receipts and statements: 45 days to 7yrs
Paycheck stubs: 1 year
Bills: 1 year to
Permanently
Loan Statements: Until Repaid
Tax returns: 7 years
IRA contributions: permanently
Brokerage statements: until sold
Retirement/savings statement: 1 year to
Permanently
Mortgage: Until Repaid
Deeds: Permanently
Major purchase receipts: Until warranty
expires