Okay, the one room in my office that I wish I could do without....THE OFFICE! We have so many files and papers and bills and lord knows what else just laying around!!! I hate filing!!!

So, my question is...does anyone have any suggestions on what they keep, don't keep, archive, file, chuck, etc??? I know there must be an easy way to determine what to keep and how long!

Closed bank statements, credit cards, old house bills, old doctors bills, and so on! Where does it end!!! Where does it begin!?!??!

HELP!

Welcome, Nikki- we have all been there. You have come to the right place for help. Check out http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple...retention.html for some getting started tips. My best advice: set that 15 minute timer every day and whittle away the pile. You'll get there!

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Some things just HAVE to be kept, pain that it is.

I like to keep the frequently used stuff in something convenient and handy and the less used but important documents filed out of the way in secure safe place like fireproof safe or cabinet. Sometimes my handy stuff binder gets cluttered but at least it is only one thing and the stuffed look forces me to clean it out. It is the multiple clutter spots that really get you down. Keep it to one and you don't get as stressed.

Cathleen