After bundling up my third more-than-annual wad of credit card receipts, I wondered, "Why the heck AM I saving these ANYWAY?" The best answer I could come up with was, years of conditioning have taught me to save all paperwork I ever have (then destroy it mercilessly after 7 years).

But is there any real reason to save credit card receipts anymore? Sure, I should save receipts for home improvements, contributions, and medical expenses; all for tax reasons. Maybe gas receipts if I was self employed and wanted to write off $0.32/mile.

But the rest of 'em? Any reason to keep them? Thanks for your input.