Tag: documents

May To-Do List – 10 Chores to Gear-up for Summer

Before shifting gears into summer, here’s a handy list of chores for the busy homeowner. See if you can beat that Memorial Day deadline. Before the heat becomes unbearable, tackle all that clutter hiding in the attic. Pass along unused items to family and friends or donate to a worthy charity in your area. Recycle… Read more »

Keep These Closing Documents When You Buy a Home

When you close on the purchase of a house, it seems the stream of documents will never end. Closings can easily involve 100 pages of records. It’s a fact that, for most people, their home is their biggest investment. That’s why homeowners should keep important closing documents. After the writer’s cramp eases, what do you… Read more »

When to Keep, When to Toss Those Important Documents

Ever wonder how long you should keep important documents such as old tax returns, mortgage documents, and home appliance receipts? Here’s a list of what to keep and when it’s safe to shred. Tax records.  The IRS advises keeping tax returns and supporting documentation for at least three years — and up to seven years,… Read more »