PURGE!

Don't let paper scare you, it might take some time, but it really takes a load off (your mind and your office space)!  I know you would love to go through it in one day, it won't happen.  Set a timer for 1-2 hours, (as long as a movie for the kiddos), or take one drawer or box (depending on your current filing system) at a time. And definately have some D.D.P. (diet dr.pepper), or your choice of beverage and chocolate around.
To begin: have 1 box for keeps, 1 for shred, 1 for just plain garbage you can't believe you've hung onto.

Whether you have a filing cabinet, nice roll top desk, or just a plastic rubbermaid filing bin, or an old computer paper box, you should be storing SOME important documents.
For example: Keep taxes=7 years
Birth certificates, titles, immunizations, life insurance policies, etc.=indefinately (preferably in a safe)
File important receipts-bank statements=keep 1 year
Bank deposit slips=till statement comes
Receipts and warranties=till they expire
Paycheck stubs=till finished filing taxes, then shred.
Monthly bills=3-6 months




Shred all documents containing social security numbers or account numbers after no longer needed.

Hopefully this will help all of you start a corner of your world for the new year to be a little more Blissful!