You're no idiot, of course. You know you should pay more attention to bank statements and such. But every time a new one arrives, you promptly stash it in a folder marked "Misc"-where every other baffling, number-filled document you've received in the last 10 years has gone . Don't resort to the circular file! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Financial Documents helps you figure out what all those numbers really mean. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: Practical guidelines for figuring out what to toss, what to shred, and what to hang on to for life. Easy-to-understand instructions on organizing your papers for your tax preparer. Clear explanations of the information presented in 60 different types of documents. Simple tips on locating and deciphering the most important data in each document.

The insider's guide to the "fine print" that could save you big money. A useful checklist to the tax forms you'll need on April 15th. Book jacket.