Organize Your Documents: A System for Paperwork
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Filing documents in order saves time at tax season, for warranties and for returns.
The key points
- Set up folders by topic, such as insurance, housing and taxes.
- File important documents as soon as they arrive.
- Mind retention periods.
- Clear out once a year.
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Bottom line
The step you will probably feel first: set up folders by topic, such as insurance, housing and taxes. Start with one point, check the result after a few weeks, then build on your plan.