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How to Deal with Mail
As soon as mail comes in the house….ORGANIZE IT! Never allow it to sit untouched on counter! This should take only 3-5 minutes, at the most, every day!
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BILL – File with “Bills to be paid” pile.
Keep the bill & envelope only! Recycle outer envelope and inside junk offers to your “Recycle” pile.
Give attention to the “Bills to be paid” file, every 2 weeks, (15th and 30th every month).
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COUPON/ OFFER –Keep only if you will use within 2 weeks!
Put coupon on refrigerator so you will see it…or put it in your wallet so you will use it while you are out.
Every 2 weeks when you pay bills, also purge your coupon pile.
All other offers/coupons go to “Recycle” pile.
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LETTERS/NEWSLETTERS – read immediately, then “Recycle” pile.
If letter needs a response, then file it with “Bills to be paid” pile.
Give a written response within 2 weeks, when you sit down to pay bills next time.
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CREDIT CARD OFFERS –Do Not Open! Tear up and put in “Trash/Shred” pile.
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MAGAZINES –tear off plastic cover and put in “Trash” pile.
Place magazines in a spot you will actually read within the month.
Donate last month’s issue to the library or Recycle bin.
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“Bills to be Paid”
File in Box
Needs attention Every 2 weeks!
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“Coupons”
File on refrigerator or in wallet
Needs attention Every 2 weeks!
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“Recycle”
Throw away immediately!
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“Trash/Shred”
Tear up or shred any personal Information immediately and dispose.