Some tips on sorting and storing paperwork

Anonymous Patron writes “Here’s a Neat Little Cincinnati Post piece with some advice for our home “libraries” Every year around this time my overflowing mailbox tells me it’s important to review the general guidelines on how long to keep statements, paid bills and other paperwork. This quick review should help you get your paperwork in order just in time to file your 2004 tax return.
Here are the general rules for how long to keep important household papers.”