A good example: It's a recent ad in a magazine
(no idea what for!) and and I love it.
(no idea what for!) and and I love it.
However, I saw an article in an old magazine today which might help me, and others, to start sorting through official paperwork. It says:
"Hang on to accounts and tax returns for six years, in case the taxman demands a recount. It's also wise to keep receipts for big purchases for six years, in case you need to claim. Then sort the must-haves from the disposable by dividing papers into four categories. In 'keep for ever' put birth, marriage and exam certificates, and anything legal. 'Essential' is for your passport, insurance and employment details, health records, benefits and pensions. Separate the rest into 'need it soon' (tax, receipts, current contracts and bank statements (if you get them)) and 'need it now' (mostly bills). Then shred and recycle what's left. Don't panic if you accidentally destroy a vital document - almost everything is also stored online, including your house deeds."
Well, that takes care of most of our filing cabinet but there's still the (many) boxes of interesting stuff to sort through and filter, perhaps put them on the computer and save on external hard drive? . . . roll on the winter when I might get round to it . . . .
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