With all of the financial documents that arrive in the mail each week, it doesn’t take long to start a paper trail. You don’t want to ignore the bank and credit card statements, bills and ...

A bank statement is a document that summarizes account transactions over a set period of time, usually a month. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

The time you should keep a bank statement depends on what it shows and why you need it. Here’s a simple guide to help you determine the length of time to keep bank statements and canceled checks.

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bank statements serve as a snapshot of your financial ...