How to Organize Life’s Most Important Documents
Give each file folder a recognizable name, such as Immigration, Medical, or Taxes [year]. Then, collect everything into document binders or hanging file folders for a file bin or cabinet. Individual three-ring binders work best for smaller piles of documents, such as your Actionable stack with this month’s bills and receipts. (You can also store these in a 1-gallon freezer bag and sort through them later.)
Place your filing system in a secure location that is easily accessible but out of the reach of messy kids. Don’t store that fireproof document safe in a corner of your cluttered garage. “Being organized is about finding what you need when you need it,” said Ashley Hines, a holistic home organizer and founder of Thee Tailored Life.
