Money Talks

You've got 11 months before the next tax day. What can you do to make it easier on yourself?How long do you need to keep what paper? It's time for Financial Spring Cleaning. Listen to the show to learn what you should do about your retirement accounts, insurance, beneficiary information, debts, and automated payments.It's time to evaluate your tax withholding, charitable giving, and scheduled medical procedures. Keep good records for yourself and your family for emergencies, disasters, or in case of death. Keep Sales Receipts until warranty expires or can no longer return or exchangeWhat to keep for 1 month:  ATM Printouts (When you balance your checkbook each month throw out the ATM receipts)What to keep for 1 year:Paycheck StubsUtility BillsCancelled ChecksCredit Card ReceiptsBank StatementsQuarterly Investment StatementsWhat to keep for 3 yearsIncome Tax Returns (Please keep in mind that you can be audited by the IRS for no reason up to three years after you filed a tax return. If