This will likely be one of my shorter posts.
Recently, I mentioned that I had to file some paperwork so that I can get $100 cruise credit on each of two cruises, simply for being a cruise line shareholder. To do this, I had to wade through the mess of papers found on (and near) my desk to find a recent brokerage statement. Most of the time, I don't bother to print this statement. Nor do I always file the ones I receive in the mail when I receive them. So, it took me a while to find September's statement amidst all the clutter.
However, I have a simple procedure for dealing with my bills. I pay several at the beginning of the month (one/two is/are on auto pay), some more as they come in, and then the rest at month end. By handling the bulk as they come in, I don't have to worry much about finding the bills when I get around to paying them. (I use an oversize clip to hold bills, and then pay them in batches.) If I were to ever get my desk straightened out, I'd likely use a different method. But until then, I'll continue to do what has been working for me so far.
Yet, even essential things have been known to go missing for a while. Ever misplace a wallet on a messy desk? I have. What about glasses? Yup, I have done that too. Even house keys have gotten lost in my desk's mess. Luckily, I've learned how to deal with the mess and use boxes to hold things while I conduct my searches.
Aren't glad you don't have me for a bookkeeper?
