1 This months
2 Up to 6 mths
3 6mths to a year
4 1 to 5 years
5 Over 5 years worth

 

5. But i'm not sure why!

 

5. For me too, again not sure why but just don't like to throw stuff like that.

 

Yeah I'm the same, loads of paperwork but **** knows why?

 

2 yrs

 

just goes in a folder and gets kept. *shrug*

 

I've got next to nowt really! I moved into my first house a year ago, I have nothing from before then but I've started to keep hold of stuff recently, statements and stuff.

What's the point though, what do you gain from keeping stuff, I know I'm skint I don't need evidence

 

I used to everything, but a 3 year old bill is no use to anyone. I know throw everything out very quickly, but keep all bank statements as these are often asked for when applying for Mortgages etc.

 

why whyw whyw hyw hwhyw whyyyy!!!!!

chuck it all out, i get it...read it.....chuck it.

if you need a bill or bank statement dont you think the bank will give you one????

do you keep all your rubbish or do the bin men get some work to do?

 

I pay it and then chuck it in the bin, probably not the best method.....

But it works for me

 

Err, not my bank, Lloydstsb if you want a copy of a statement, that will be £10 please. Most other banks the same?

 

You forgot 6. Whatever will fit in the drawer until the missus throws her hands up and starts sorting it to make some more space.

 

God knows how many years worth I've got. One of these days I'll get a scanner so I can bin most of the paper versions

BTW for those of you who throw them away immediately, your supposed to keep about three years worth of financial records just incase the inland revenue start questioning your tax bill.

 

I have a drunken fire during the winter months and burn anything that catches my eye statements and old bills are great for getting it going

 

Some going back 20+ years - I don't know why either

 

Have got this years bills but have got bank statements and payslips for the last 19 years

 

The last ten years bank statements. All bills are paid straight away and then binned.


You get my vote for being a mod Andy. Think of the havock / order you could introduce were you armed with the vape thread button during your drunken cleanup!

 

I keep as many as I can for as long as I can. Why not keep them? I have a filing cabinet with at least one empty draw. Before I fill the *******, I hope to have a bigger ******* and keep going.

Then, if things get tough...

> have a drunken fire during the winter months and burn anything that catches my eye

 

I keep everything for 12 months except my bank statements which i keep for three years.

 

only one month's worth/last bill. Once paid & clear on bank statement I shred them

 

got the last 3 and 1/2 years worth (since we bought our first house, even got bills going back to our old house I bet) suppose u only need the last 3 months worth... as said banks will give u a copy of a statement etc but whats the point in paying £10 for each month, they rip u off as it is

 

Bin 'em all, may open the interesting ones, a lot just go in the bin sealed.

 

2yrs bills
5yrs bank statements