In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled guidelines for a mandatory menu calorie count to be implemented in March 2011 for all chain restaurants with 20 or more locations. Once these numbers were reported, there was no doubt that most choices at fast-food joints were just unhealthy ones.
Keep Those Records for Cash Donations. It is extremely important to get receipts and keep records for your donations. If you make a cash donation of less than $250, a canceled check or a receipt from the charity showing its name, the amount and the date of the contribution is sufficient.
How long you should keep a receipt depends on what it is for. A receipt for merchandise covered by a warranty needs to be filed away safely at least until the warranty runs out. Keep receipts for large purchases until you no longer own the item. For example, suppose you purchase a $4,000 cedar wardrobe and you later decide to sell it. With the receipt, you can show potential buyers the original purchase price. You may also need it for insurance purposes should something happen to the piece.