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question on saving receipts
| Sun, 01-04-2009 - 1:08pm |
Hello Everyone:
I just read an article (I think it was on unclutterer.com) about having a minimalist workspace. He said that he never prints out anything. He reads and stores everything online. Now, my eyes are getting too tired to do that for things that I need to read and/or edit; but, I'm wondering if I need to save all my receipts after I pay for something.
I currently have 7 plastic folders that have 13 slots in each. When I pay bills, I put the paid receipt in there, according to month. At the end of the year, I put my tax return in the back. This way, I have all my paid receipts


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I keep every receipt.
Tara
Thanks for your input, Carolyn.
For now, I'll continue to do what I've been doing; but, you have me thinking of ways to further consolidate. I just don't need to have my previous 6 years, plus the current year, in full view. I do think I'll look for some nice decorative boxes at TJ Maxx and bundle my receipts as you said. I have a small file box with all my investment, insurance info., etc. and I think I'll put all the old tax returns in there, by year. I'll keep filing the current year, as I've been doing, but just the current year.
I feel better already! Thanks again.
Dee
Thanks, Tara.
You mentioned the main reason I do keep paper copies: a computer crash. And I hate saving things to disc. All those jewel cases are worse than files, IMHO. I do think I came upon a solution, though (see previous post). That should ensure that I keep all that I need to keep without having to clutter up a bookshelf and see it all the time.
Dee
You know what I hate about keeping receipts?
If I need to keep a receipt that's on thermal paper, I make a photocopy of it and then staple the original to the photocopy.
Mary Jo
I want to get one of those files you speak of.
Hi Sarah:
I find mine at Staples. They are 13 pocket folders. They have many to choose from, so take a look at your local office supply. I'll try to look it up online later. I actually got the idea from Real Simple and just kept adding one binder a year to get to 7. That's why they're a mishmash of colors. I think they're around $10 each.
Take care,
Dee
OK, am I the only one that doesn't save any receipts? I can't imagine what I would need to save them for. Would I only need to save them if we itemized deductions? I use my debit card for most everything, so I guess I figure that if I needed to prove anything, I could go online through my bank. Day care is paid by check so that's online as well. What would I need actual receipts to prove? Thanks for any insights!
Chris
Chris
Whew Chris - I was thinking it was just me.
I keep the receipts that I know can be deducted for my DH's job but otherwise I don't keep them. Well, if we buy a gift card or a gift I save the receipt until after I give it. Otherwise, everything gets shread.
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