The time you should keep a bank statement depends on what it shows and why you need it. Here’s a simple guide to help you determine the length of time to keep bank statements and canceled checks.

Mortgage statements and related documents are often needed for taxes, audits and legal purposes. Some paperwork, like monthly statements, can be discarded after a year, while others, such as deeds and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you open up my file cabinet, you'll see taxes from last year and years past, but also from as far back as the 90s. There's really no reason to keep tax returns for five, 10, 20 ...

If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that there will never be a shortage of paperwork. Contracts, receipts, files and records pertaining to buying, improving and selling a home stack up over the ...