Clearing Clutter Saves Money
You know you have a stapler somewhere around the house, but you simply can’t remember where you put it. You have a great need for the stapler, so you run out to the store and buy one. Two weeks later while rummaging through the tool chest you find the stapler you knew you had.
Does this scenario sound vaguely familiar. OK, maybe it’s not a stapler; it’s the third jar of ketchup you just bought because the other two got hidden in the pantry. No matter how you look at it, it’s the clutter that costs money. Getting organized is as helpful to your sanity as it is to your wallet. When everything has a place and it’s always in place, duplication seldom happens thus saving you money.
Late fees are often the result of bills being misplaced. Organize your mail with an inbox and keep bills together to pay on time, or set up an online bill-paying service.
Cash rebate checks within a week after receiving them. Many insurance and rebate checks have an expiration date of as little as 30 days from issue. Lose them or pass the expiration date and you’ve lost money.
Claim rebate checks right away. Keep an open file on them to make sure you receive them and if not follow up.
And, oh yes, while you’re at it, why not organize the entire house. The Definitive Guide To Home Organization For Busy People will help you get the best of clutter before it gets the best of you.