Which Way Is UP!

All of my papers/documents in file folders start with most current and then go backwards in time!

Usually if you need to reference an item, it's usually the most recent you need to look for. Also keeping the files in that reverse order makes it easier to search through and when its time to throw out old files, you start from the back. Easier to find!

Filing In Reverse

All of my papers/documents in file folders start with most current and then go backwards in time!

Usually if you need to reference an item, it's usually the most recent you need to look for. Also keeping the files in that reverse order makes it easier to search through and when its time to throw out old files, you start from the back. Easier to find!

Create Folders Immediately

I'm ALL about pulling out from my stack of empty folders a folder when i have a new client or a new project or a new bill source. I like to have a place for it already. It keeps me organized NOW rather than sorting through tons of papers later and trying to create files. Keep you working smarter than harder!

Certain Bills You Don't Need To Keep For Tax Reasons

As you are gathering materials for your tax filing, if you don't need your utility bills ( water, gas, electric) or phone bills, then save only the current months bill. It saves on clutter and its good for reference if you need contact or account numbers.