<prompt> Human: I get paid weekly so I have huge stacks of envelopes and paystubs. Can I just shred these things? Or do I have to keep them for taxes or something? If so, how long should I keep them? My parents have paystubs dating back years ago and it seems ridiculous having all that junk around.  <response>: Nowadays my paystubs are all available through our payroll company online. When I had them on paper only Id save them through the year and then when I got my w-2 confirm that everything was in agreement and shred the paystubs. 