Papers, How Long to keep.

Investment certificates: Until sold.
Credit card account numbers: Until updated.
Credit card statements: 7-years.
Household inventory: Until updated.
Will: Until updated.
Divorce papers: Forever.
Social Security Card: Forever and do not carry it with you, store it a safe place.
Birth Certificate: Forever.
Vehicle title: Until vehicle is sold.
Mortgage records, R.E. deeds: As long as active.
Contracts: As long as active.
Investment records: 7-years after year of sale.
Income tax records: 7-years.
Bank statements: 7-years.
Cancel checks: 7-years.
Utility bills: 1-year.
Paid bills for flexible expenses: 1-year.