Receipts

[nickylanena]

Do you save your receipts after you buy something? If so, for how long?

I still have all of my receipts from May 2016 to now. I think I'm going to toss the older ones.

[linderlizzie]

It depends on what the item is. If it's expensive and I might not like it; of course I'll keep the receipt.

It's not a bad plan to just keep all receipts for a while. You never know when you might need them and it's not that hard to just throw them in a basket for a couple of weeks or a month.

Did you say you've been keeping receipts from May 2016 to now? To me, that's serious overkill.

[betlynjua]

Usually I hold on to receipts for as long as in necessary in the event that I have to return an item.  Typically it's about 30 days depending on what I got.

Another reason I keep receipts is to reconcile my credit card statements if I use my cards.  Again, that is about 30 to 40 days. 

I don't think I've kept a receipt for more than 4 years though.   

[vg7405]

I collect receipts so I can upload pictures of them to survey app that pays me.

[gtdoss]

I trash receipts fairly quickly, after taking a picture of them for the cash back app I use. Of course, I save receipts for expensive items (large appliances, PCs, laptops, etc.) for a few years, basically until their warranty runs out. What I like is when a brick-and-mortar store offers to send you an email copy of the receipt. That way I can keep the receipt indefinitely, or at least while I still have the item. 

[dreamyxo]

A major item yes some common groceries or other nicknacks no.

[cathy37]

I only save receipts if the product I bought has a warranty.  I save the receipt as proof of purchase.  My other receipts I take a picture on my phone on Receipt Hog to earn points towards money.

[calendria]

 
 

My Bad!  I know Swagbucks and Inbox pays for your shopping receipts but never think to upload!  Thanks for the reminder!! 

[sfreeman8]

Do you save your receipts after you buy something? If so, for how long?

I still have all of my receipts from May 2016 to now. I think I'm going to toss the older ones.

I keep mine for a year. It helps me keep within a budget to make sure I'm not overspending. I compare the prices every time I go grocery shopping. Prices either shock me or make me happy to see they're lower or the same from month-to-month. 

[Nancy5]

If it’s for large items, yes, but small items only for a short time.  Most things I buy I use either a debit or credit card, if I need proof I can call the bank or look on line at my bank account.

[mrsmere]

I save them for big ticket items.  I throw them and junk mail in a bag and then toss them out after a few weeks.

[nickylanena]

It depends on what the item is. If it's expensive and I might not like it; of course I'll keep the receipt.

It's not a bad plan to just keep all receipts for a while. You never know when you might need them and it's not that hard to just throw them in a basket for a couple of weeks or a month.

Did you say you've been keeping receipts from May 2016 to now? To me, that's serious overkill.

Yes, from May 2016 whenever I moved! I was planning on tracking my money and establishing a budget but that never happened.  Then, I ended up just holding onto all of them.

I, too, think it is overkill (most are from grocery trips and small purchases) so I'll start trashing them!

[nickylanena]

Do you save your receipts after you buy something? If so, for how long?

I still have all of my receipts from May 2016 to now. I think I'm going to toss the older ones.

I keep mine for a year. It helps me keep within a budget to make sure I'm not overspending. I compare the prices every time I go grocery shopping. Prices either shock me or make me happy to see they're lower or the same from month-to-month. 

Ahh! That was my initial idea, as well, but I stopped keeping up with it after a few weeks. I guess I could do it retroactively but I'm sure that will take a while. I like the idea so I might do this in the future. Thank you!   

[nickylanena]

Usually I hold on to receipts for as long as in necessary in the event that I have to return an item.  Typically it's about 30 days depending on what I got.

Another reason I keep receipts is to reconcile my credit card statements if I use my cards.  Again, that is about 30 to 40 days. 

I don't think I've kept a receipt for more than 4 years though.   

True! I think I went overboard.😅
I have heard that it's good to save them for taxes, too. 

[makeblessed]

No, I generally get rid of; unless it is a very pricey item then I may hold on it for awhile for example like an appliance I tend to attach the receipt to the literature and/or warranty that came with it.