Paperwork...

**Amy**

Probably not the best place to ask this - mods feel free to move!!

I have always been rubbish with keeping bills/paperwork etc. Mainly because i dont really have anywhere to keep it all.

What do you all do to keep yours in order? Do you have a filing cabinet etc.?

Sorry if it sounds dumb, i just really need to start sorting it all out.

Thanks

newlywed

Hi, I used to keep it all in A4 ring binder folders - one for each type of bill.

But now married - OH has a 2 drawer filing cabinet so we keep them all in there in plastic pockets and suspension folders - which is actually easier than punching holes and clipping them in binders.

**Amy**

Oooo i like the idea of the Lever Arch files. I think i have 2 or 3 at home. Thats a good plan, with some dividers in it..

Thanks

:beer:

Little_Pickle

Hi Amy!

Well, I have a little basket in the hall way of my flat.
When I collect my post, I open, read and act on it (if I need to), then pop it into the basket.
Then on Sunday afternoons I have the time to sort them out into lever arch files.

I also have dividers. Oh and just a little tip, put the newest bill / letter / statement on the TOP of the pile in your lever arch file... it's easier to get to then as it's just behind the dividers!

Good luck!
LP
xox

paulw97

Scan, save on usb stick and shred the paper:D

immoral_angeluk

I have a plastic files with seperate sections.... not sure what it's called though..

gilligansyle

I wish I was so organised! Have a box file with lots of compartments, but all the stuff in it is out of date. Had to sort it out to do my SOA, and its just in a box, sorted by creditor.

SunderlandBlackCat

I used the flylady method (is that still going?) of making a habit of dealing with any post as soon as I got in from work then any paper bills or letters I feel are worth keeping but don't require the originals I scan into the PC & then shred. Original copies needed for disputes etc go in a box file until not needed & then they get scanned & shredded as well.

I started out by setting reminders on my mobile phone, hotmail calendar, post its on doors & tv screen etc to get it done & now a couple of years on the habit is now so strong I don't actually feel like I've finished work until I've done it.