How many of you made the new years resolution to get paperwork organized?
While not one of my personal resolutions this year, I did want to share with you guys how I keep track of some of my important documents. I do utilize multiple methods of organization to store all of my family's documents and below is just one example of a filing system. Keep in mind that this method may not meet your organizing needs and that's okay, find a filing system that you understand and are comfortable accessing to ensure continuous usage.
What I Used:
~ expandable locking carrying case
~ file folders
~ neon sticker labels
~ ink pen
~ hanging file folder tabs
~ unorganized paperwork
1) I gathered all our paperwork that needed to be organized.
2) I created main category labels by using sticker labels on the hanging folder tabs.
3) I sorted out the papers accordingly; recycling and shredding unwanted papers.
4) I created subcategories on the regular file folders using the same sticker labels.
5) Finally it was time to store papers under the appropriate sections.
How I File Important Documents
1) color coded -
orange: current/this year
pink: past/last few years
green: Matthew's papers
yellow: Kimberly's papers
2) label location -center: main category
left/right: subcategories
3) file location -
left: current
right: past
4) read the labels -
Bills: rent, electric, internet, car insurance, car repairs, paper, etc.
Kimberly's: bank info, mag subs, etc.
Matthew's: bank info, pay stubs, etc.
Health care: natropathic, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, otologist, etc.
Pet care: Ema, TigerLily
I'd love to know: how do you file away bills and other important documents?
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