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How Long Do You Keep Paid Credit Card and Utility Bills, Bank Statments, Etc?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on April 20, 2008
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How long do you keep your paperwork for? I know you keep tax records for 7 years but what about the other stuff? How long do you keep your monthly credit card and ut...
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- I keep mine 1 year and clean out about every January. I figure that each bill shows that there was no balance the previous month, so they can't come back on me and sa...
- i keep them 7-10 yrs and they have come in very handy a few times. For instance, my luggage got lost and because I keep receipts and credit card bills, I was able to ...
- My husband used to be a CPA, and he says seven years on all of these things (less on utility bills, if you're not claiming them as part of a home-office deduction.) F...
Utility help....is No Help at All...
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on May 14, 2011
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My husband lost his job back in Jan. We've been struggling ever since. We have looked into a program for Utility assistance, but they won't help until we're about to b...
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- Look into: Local Churches St. Vincent De Paul Society - http://www.svdpusa.org/ Red Cross Salvation Army Also, they can all refer you to other agencies that may b...
- Dear mom, go to your church or st. Vincent the Paul, they help. Put ads in craigslist or church for babysitting or house cleaning. Your husband can try landscaping, ha...
- When my husband was out of work before getting SSDI we lived without natural gas. We had a microwave, a crock pot, grills, electric griddles, etc...it is very do-able....
So What Important Bill Paperwork Do You Keep?
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on July 7, 2011
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I try not to be a horder, but everytime I look at my desk and filing cabinet I think I keep way too much information. I know birth certificates, titles, deeds are a gi...
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- I throw away everything. I only keep something if I have a question about something on the bill. It is easier for me to look in my checkbook journal to see what I pai...
- I don't know - I have never figured this out and it drives me crazy. Great question.
- I used to keep EVERYTHING. Over time, I've realized that pretty much everything is available online, from past billing statements (even mortgage info) to insurance EO...
Home Building - 1 or 2 Story - Utility Cost Concerns!!!
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on February 24, 2012
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In my wildest dreams, I never imagined we'd be BUILDING our first home, but here we are! Thank you Lord for your blessings!!
Hubby and I are butting heads on 1-sto...
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- As you can determine by now the answer lies in the quality of your insulation and windows and I can add a good radiant barrier. You can throw out all the answers from ...
- The utilities factor is just a smokescreen to your true feelings: You are worried about the larger house payment. The answer is to go with the smaller, less risky fin...
- hi we live in north FTW area and went from a one story to a two story (from 1800 to 3500 sf) we don't have a very expensive home so I would say the building products ...
Who Helps with the Water Bill?
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on August 29, 2011
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We are in an extreme situation, as I know a lot of families are. We are in dire need of help with paying our water bill.
My husband lost his job back in january and ...
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- Just so you know, it is not against any law to shut off your utilities if you are not paying them, so some of the posters who have said that are wrong. I have had all ...
- Hi G., So Sorry, I totally understand. Unfortunately, my hubby and I have been there more times that I care to remember or admit. So I really do mean it when I say ...
- I don't know how the water department works but I worked for a few doctors through the years and more than one of them told me that as long as you are keeping the paym...
Energy Bill HELP!
Asked by S. from Dallas
on March 3, 2008
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Hey moms,
After 3 months of $500+ electric bills, I need some advice on how to reduce this. I have been with TXU forever and my rate is 11.27 per kwh. My house is...
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- As a business owner of an air conditioning company it sounds like to me you need to have you heating and air conditioning checked out. Depending on how old the units a...
- S., With a family home all day it is hard to cust your electric cost. Why don't you change your provider? Ambit rates are at an all time low of 9.9 cents per kwh. ...
- Hi- I know this is an older notice- but there is a great company to switch to- Ambit- Call Tracy and she can help you- out- You do have the choice- Tracy is just a rea...
What Records Do You Keep
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on February 23, 2009
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Im cleaning out last years files and Im finding that I very rarely had to go back to a file for something! My question is, what kind of paper trail to you keep and fo...
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- I probably keep alot more stuff simply because my husband is self employed. But one thing I've done to help with the paper is at the end of the year I go to each util...
- Anything to do with taxes, our mortgage, bank records, we keep 7 years. I keep the previous months bill-paper copy- until the new one arrives. I keep all medical an...
- I think a good rule of thumb is if you plan on taking a deduction for it on your taxes or if it has anything to do with taxes, keep it. Otherwise, shred it. Especially...
What Do You Keep Your Heat Set On?
Asked by M.D. from Corpus Christi
on February 2, 2011
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So we all know its really cold outside- even here in South Texas! Im wondering what you all keep your heat set at? We live in a rental house and it is old and not in...
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- We keep our house VERY warm in the winter and VERY cold in the summer. My husband works outside so when he gets home he wants it to be nice and warm or really cool to...
- 70 when we're home 65 when we're away 67 when we're sleeping
- i work for a utility company, it's suggested 70-75, every degree you raise it will raise your heating bill by 5-10% but too low, it'll just keep kicking on and that do...
How Do You Keep Your Toddler Warm at Night?
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on December 16, 2008
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I have a 13 month old who, like most kiddos, is a little wiggle worm while he sleeps! I can go in after he is asleep and quietly cover him with a blanket and in 5 min...
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- I have a 22 month old daughter and we still use a sleep sack. You can buy them online and they go all the way up to 4T. She is still in her crib and I love it because ...
- Hi J. You've lots of responses and I haven't read them all, but we absolutely LOOOOVE babyinabag.com!! They are a godsend for parents with concern like yours. The...
- My daughter is 2 and half and she still sleeps in a sleep sack. They make them all the way up to 24 months, and even have ones for toddlers with legs so they can walk ...
Night Time Potty "Training": How Long Til Mostly Dry on His Own?
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2012
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My son was potty trained at 2 yrs, 3 mos. Pull ups at night until now. I have occasionally mentioned that, some day, he will wear undies at night, because that’s wh...
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- Please stop waking him up. It isn't helping him. It is just going to make him more tired and it isn't doing anything to help his bladder develop or his brain to turn o...
- Waking him during the night is not necessarily going to keep him dry. His body has to be mature enough to hold the urine. There is no way of knowing ahead of time w...
- Every child is different and what works for one won't necessarily work for another one! I guess I was just super lucky!! My son had been potty trained during the day f...
