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 What is 15% of $18.5 million?
I failed math. thanks!
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yes I failed math but I did not fail YA! ...


 Have you heard how to get back the charges that your bank penalises you with ???
I found out recently that the when you receive bank charges for say missing a direct debit by not having sufficient funds in your account, resulting in receiving a letter which tells you you;ve been ...


 How can you pay off all your debts wwithout a job?
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 Dumb question about cutting coupons...?
Ok so...I think I want to start cutting coupons to save some money on grocery bills, I've heard you can save alot. But, ok this is sooo dumb but...where do you get coupons? I see those coupon ...


 I CAN'T PAY MY TIMESHARE? HOW CAN I GET OUT OF MY CONTRACT?
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 Is it possible to trust someone 100%?
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 If i remortgage my house for more than its worth, and then leave the country with the money, will they find me
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 I want to a lot of money?
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 How can I stop spending money on line?
It is all to easy to shop on here, but I have to stop,otherwise I will have no spending money for my holiday....


 How can I get money back for goods ordered but not received when the company has went bankrupt/liquidation?
Farepak Hampers have went bankrupt or in liquidation and all our much needed christmas savings for vouchers have all but disappeared. What can we do (10 weeks before christmas)???...


 If I make $100 000 a year, is that a lot compared to most people?

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Im 33 in a relationship, and live in Canada, Ontario....


 Why take out a Credit Card?
OK so what are the benefits of credit cards?...


 How much do you save per month?
Is £150 per month a good amount to put into a savings account for if ever my wife and I were to have a baby, we'd have that money set aside for all the costs that come with it? is £150 per ...


 What do you do and how much money do you make?
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 I'm in need of a personal loan. Is anyone willing to help?
Is there anyone out there that is willing to borrow money to me. I've exhausted every option, and because of my poor credit score I cannot get approved for a loan. I'm trying to get back ...


 How do u save money!!?
Hi i am moving out of my parents home soon with my partner and our 4 month old son and i was wondering how everyone save's money around the house and on grocery shopping?

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 In a check, where is the routing number located?
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 Why do people get CDs?
Are they just stupid?

A measly 5% a year, for holding your money and not letting you access it? Especially when most start at $2,500 minimum. Our expenses yearly (obviously) far exceed ...


 I have a debt problem. I am receiving collection letters from a company. This all came from a divorce.?
My ex used a credit card i didn't know we had after we were separated. 4 years later i am finding out he is in about $20,000.00 in debt. How can i find out from the info i have from the ...


 Can I afford it?
So I would really like to buy the Dell XPS M1710 Total Domination laptop, and the price is $4,950 or $149/month. I make $7.00 an hour and work anywhere between 25 and 40 hours a week meaning I make ...



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How long do I need to keep bank statements,checks and old pay stubs?
I thought at one time it was 7 years,, is that still the rule. I have all my bank statements, checks and pay stubs... a lot of paper that I would love to shread!
                     
 




johncondo2001
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every thing on computer now,so you might not need it as long


Joey
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I think 7 years is the best. Old rule of thumb that still holds true. However 3 years isn't that bad either, just keep the most important ones. For example your final payment on a loan, etc.

Also consider keeping your files locked away on your computer or external hard drive. I have my bank of america statements on my comp. Lots of sites let you download your statements in a wide variety of formats. This method has reduced paper consumption almost totally. E-billing is also a useful service.


MadMaxx
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Normal human taxes can go back 3 years for personal use and 7 years for a company... keep them for three years and then shred them


littlebettycrocker
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Well you need to keep your tax returns for atleast 7 years! All your bank statements can stay around for only 3 years, just be sure you keep your end of the year bank statements with your tax returns for the whole 7 years though! Hope this helps.-)


mamapodi
you can get rid of your bank statements when the next one arrives, only keep the most recent one.
shred old checks when you are sure the payment was posted.
keep pay stubs for one tax year.


PAPAREACH
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Pay stubs, usually only one year. Bank statements atleast three years. This answer was given to me in a class I had to take for bouncing a check. When they are no longer needed, most definitely shred them.


Dr Dee
1 year


humanresourcesman
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I don't think u need the actual statements but u can scan them and keep them on a cd or a dvd and 7 years is it i think for a business. For personal u can probably get rid of everything except w2 and deduction backup after 3 years. check with your tax advisor first.


rosecitylady
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The IRS can't audit more than 3 years back, so for checks and statements, 3 calendar years is all you need. Pay stubs, just a few months unless you think you'll need proof of income for a longer period of time.


pa69oldfart
Don't shred em!
I was caught out by just that.
I had an account from My local telco,that I am sure that I had paid, but the week that My wife dumped and shredded some old accounts and reciepts, I had a call to say I owed over 400.00 from 7 yrs ago, and I had no proof mof payment, so I was forced to pay.
Definately do not shred.


Adios
My rule of thumb is 2 years. Paystubs are maybe a month, except for the last check of the year. Keep the last check stub for 2 years. Your bank or credit union will be able to help you with records retention (for a fee) if the need should arise. Seven years is far too much paper.


lesq27
I keep mine at least a year and then I have to get rid of them. You don't have to keep the paper laying around either. You can scan them into your computer and file them there then you won't have to look at it all over your house.


Gone fishin'
The general rule in Canada is 7 years but I don't know about elsewhere.


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