If you want to know what's going on with your bank account, take a look at your bank statements. These documents give you a full rundown of all the activity in your bank account each month. You can ...

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A bank statement is a document that shows your transactions over a period of time. Most banks provide free bank statements online or mail paper statements to your home. You'll need to provide a bank ...

Electronic bank statements have virtues — saving trees, keeping your desk uncluttered — but they also have a vice: They can be easy to forget. You could instead get paper statements delivered by mail, ...

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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.