How Long Should I Keep It For? FREE Printable

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1. Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead Says...

   LOVE this, Becky!! Thanks!
   Just saved it to my Evernote for quick reference and going to share it with my FB page later! 🙂

2. Tracy Says...

   Hi Becky,
   I found your “Keep It For?” free printable list quite helpful. I blogged about organizing papers & filing tips today and mentioned you and the link for your list 🙂
   Tracy

   1. Becky Says...

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      Thanks Tracy!

3. Colleen Says...

   Hi Becky,
   I’m pretty sure that you’ve answered this question before, but I can’t find it. I’m trying to print both the Keep It For and File It printables and my computer won’t read the font. What is your suggestion for fixing this? Thanks!

   1. Becky Says...

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      Make sure you don’t have it in preview and if it still isn’t working try:
      update adobe reader (free):
      http://get.adobe.com/reader/

      If it still isn’t working you can download the font:
      http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/bebas-neue

      Hope this helps!
      xo, Becky

      1. Colleen Says...

         Thanks Becky! I think I did have it in preview. I updated my adobe reader just to be sure and installed the font. Somehow I got it fixed and I now have the two printables ready to go! Thanks so much for your help and for your great printables. They are really making a difference in my home! 🙂

         Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family!

         Colleen

4. PattiH Says...

   Thank you! Great timing, it showed up on my FB feed today.

5. Shelly Says...

   Thank You!!! I also followed the link to your previous article on paper organizing 🙂 Paper is a huge problem in my house and this fall I am taking on a big switch-a-roo in my home, changing our media & “office” space into our library/office space and I need to get the papers in order & under control. And, I am determined to not let all those school papers bog me down and mess up my counters this fall. It’s quite overwhelming, but I am encouraged by your system and tips. Thank you, so much! I can hardly wait to get started!

6. Angela Says...

   I had a retired couple suggest keeping the last paystub for each year or job so that you can reconcile your social security contributions when you begin collecting it. That way if there’s an error you have proof of what you actually put in.

   1. Becky Says...

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      That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

   2. Gina Says...

      On a similar note, those who serve in the military should keep close track of their discharge papers. I work at an archives and it seems a lot of people lose these over the years, but need them for benefits and honors at a funeral. Also divorce decrees! For Social Security, etc. Basically anything that prove major life changes. Even the government loses records or buildings burn down.

7. anne Says...

   I have been trying to my declutter my paper work and home for years. I have so much paper work so I hope this information helps me I have only just found this site wish me luck. not to mentioned other clutter in my home. I am not sure where to start do I do the paper work first and my other clutter.

8. Pauline Says...

   This is an American list. If you’re outside of USA you should also check with your own local requirements for how long you should hang onto things. 😉

9. Michelle Says...

   Hey, I’d just like to add that paycheck stubs should actually be kept 5-7 years for tax purposes.

10. Dina Says...

    I love this and use it often. I posted the link to it in my Facebook Group called “THIS Organized Life Works!”

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