Banking system collapses — throw out 1/3 of my paperwork.
State collapses — throw out 2/3 of my paperwork.
Pole shift tsunami — throw out all of my paperwork.
I could become quite fond of apocalypses.
I tell ya as soon as I throw away a piece of paper I have had for 5+ years I need it for something super important!!! Not even kidding. I had to have a background check for my current job and they wanted pay stubs for proof of a job I worked at 7 years ago. I for some reason saved pay stubs and had the documents I needed instead of having to request the documents and wait.