Organize Your Banking Papers
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Organize Your Banking Documents
Summary:
Getting organized is a common New Year’s resolution, but often people abandon it soon after. However, organizing your banking and financial documents doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how you can streamline your financial records effectively.
Why Organize Your Financial Documents?
Having your banking papers in order is crucial for understanding your financial status. Whether it’s balancing your checkbook or managing money market accounts, being organized is key to financial success.
Start Organizing:
If it’s been a while since you last organized your financial records, don’t worry. Commit to the task and allocate time over several weeks. Tackling everything in one day can lead to mistakes and frustration, so pace yourself.
Steps to Get Started:
1. Gather Key Statements:
- Begin with collecting all statements for checking and savings accounts.
2. Focus on Retirement Accounts:
- Locate information related to your retirement accounts, such as IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k) statements. While doing this, also organize non-retirement investments like CDs and money market accounts.
3. Collect Loan Documents:
- Gather important documents related to loans, including mortgages and auto loans.
4. Locate Tax Information:
- Find your tax returns and any documentation related to tax payments. Ensure these are stored safely.
How Long to Keep Documents:
- Monthly Bank Statements: Retain for one year, unless you receive an annual summary.
- Tax Returns: Keep for at least seven years, as the IRS can audit within this time frame. Maintain both state and federal returns and supporting documents.
- Mortgage Papers: Hold onto them for the duration of the loan, and possibly longer.
- Loan Papers: Keep documents for auto, boat, and personal loans for the length of the loan plus one year.
By following these steps, you can efficiently organize your banking and financial documents, making it easier to stay on top of your financial health.
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