How To Organize Papers Without a Filing Cabinet: 5 Simple Solutions That Work

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We all know how quickly papers pile up and become a mountain of clutter. But what if you don’t have — or want — a huge filing cabinet to store everything? Here’s how to organize papers without a filing cabinet and still keep yourself uncluttered.

Go Digital

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Try Binders

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Grab a Portable File Box

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File in Envelopes

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Use Accordion Files

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Do I need to keep hard copies of medical records and taxes?

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Paper clutter can make us feel stressed out, but finding simple ways to manage it is easier than you think!

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