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A filing system you'll actually use
Seven folders, an inbox and ten minutes a week.
Complicated filing systems fall apart. A handful of broad categories and one regular habit works for most households.
The setup
- An inbox tray for everything new
- Seven folders: Identity, Home, Money, Taxes (this year), Insurance, Health, Legal
- One box per past tax year
- The same seven folders on your computer for scanned copies
The habit
Once a week, empty the inbox: act, file, scan or shred. Ten minutes is usually enough.
General educational information, not legal or tax advice. Dime Keepers isn't paid by any storage, shredding, safe or cloud company.