Paperwork/bill organization

Curious if anyone has any organization bins or desk things they use for their bills mail whatever. Right now I have a blank book and (paid every two weeks) I write down each bill, the date and amount it’s due, then I circle what’s due for that pay check and what’s due for my next pay check. I wrote my account balance and minus everything due for those two weeks to see my total left over. Then I put into my sons and my savings. Is there a better way for you? I’m thinking of downgrading my desk to a much smaller size too so what do you do for organizing

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I currently have a system of file folders in a 5 tier paper holder. I need things in my face so this really helps me. 1Tier holds my pens and office supplies, next tier is my Inbox for all mail and papers, next is my opened and needs attention folder, then next is my in process or opened but doesn't need immediate attention and the last tier is done and waiting to be shredded or filed away. You could also get a big binder and use this concept with folders or page protectors. I have a foldable fireproof box that I keep all our documents, tax info, ECT. I also keep a 12 month accordion file folder in there. Anything that needs to be kept I put into the accordion folder for that month. Every year at tax time I either file away those papers or I shred them. I like to keep all important paid bills for at least a year. Also in my fireproof box I have a small accordion folder for each family member and one for our pets. It has all our person info. and medical information. This way if we need to go to the Dr. 👇🏻

I can just grab that person's/pets information and go. I plan on getting an other box for my daughter's papers and her babybook when she gets older. For bills I have a binder. I have a list of all my bills, expenses, and debt(car payments) next to each item I put my expected amount. Then I have a page with all the bills, expenses, ECT. again but no amount. I write in my paycheck at the top...my actual bill and expense amounts for that pay period and total it all at the bottom. Everything left over goes into savings. I do all of this on a page protector with a wet/dry marker. I also have a blank page next to it for notes or any extra expenses. After the month is over I just wipe off my sheet and start over. Saves me lots of time. We also have a sinking fund and a month ahead fund. If you would like to see any of my budget pages or have any questions I would be more than happy to help you.

@Sarah I like all your suggestions! I know I’m more organized than most but I have a new home (well rental) and a new baby on the way. I want everything even more in line because to me it is helping my children’s lives if my sh*t is together. I’ve never heard of the fire proof box I want like ten now! lol

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