Are you trying to save money or clear up the clutter from this holiday season? These tips are sure to help!
- Create a color-coded filing system. Use a different color for each family member and organize a pocket for bills that need to be paid sorted by date (it's not a bad idea to write the due date on the top, so you don't forget to pay it on time!) . You can then move them to the appropriate file once they've been paid.
- Use your cell phone. Take pictures of schedules, lunch menus, and grocery lists.
- Go paperless. Did you know some of our companies will give you a discount for moving to this option? They also may offer you a discount if you opt to have it electonically withdrawn. If you are already going to make the payment and pay an installment fee - why avoid the headache of remembering to pay the bill and the fee by electing this option!! The same is to be said if you're going to pay in full, you may get a discount!
- Consolidate with binders. Binders keep everyint sorted neatly. If you make it simple to locate you'll use it properly and make use of the system.
- Set a date in your calendar. One a week or once a month or whatever it takes - put aside hte time to get organized and maintain your filing systems!
