I have a saving paperwork problem too. A lot of is sorted and filed, a lot is just piled up on the desk. I have an overflowing "to be shredded" box. I also have a brand new shredder, still in the box, that I bought over a year ago!

How long are you supposed to save paid bills? I have saved all my electricity bills and phone/internet/tv bills since I've lived in this apartment - since 2009. Is that what you're supposed to do, or can we toss them once it's been acknowledged they've been paid? I really don't know what the norm is.