The Information Binder - Establish One Place For Every Important Paper

Also see:  [ Information Binder - Family ] [ Infomation Binder - Medical ]

   When a homemaker has established her home office, she is ready to add additional tools to make her paperwork like easy and convenient.  One of these tools, in fact probably the one which will used the most is the "Information Binder".

    Conceptually, the Information Binder will hold important information which the homemaker will refer to again and again throughout the year.  It is suggested that initially, you label eight binder dividers with the following:  Keys, Miscellaneous, Numbers, Purse/Wallet Contents, Safe Deposit Box, Special Occasions, Storage, Vital Documents.  (See Information Binder-Family and Information Binder-Medical to learn about other dividers to prepare for the Information Binder.)

    Behind the Keys section put an 8-1/2" x 11" clear plastic business card holder (usually available at office supply stores).  Place a spare of each key you regularly use in each of the available spaces.  Add a blank business card (or use the back of printed business cards) upon you have written the purpose of the key.  Tape the opening closed.  These keys becomes your personal "backup" keys.

    The Miscellaneous section is for a perpetual calendar and metric/imperial measurement conversion tables, plus any other reference material which will help you navigate through life.

    The Numbers section is a place to store information regarding the numbers if you life:  banking, credit cards, library cards, and etc.

    The Purse/Wallet Contents section is a place to store a xerox copy of your purse/wallet contents which have been copied (front and back) using a copier.  Such information is very valuable if these items were ever lost or stolen.

    The Safe Deposit Box section is a place to record the items which you have placed in your safe deposit box.  This alleviates many a trip to the bank searching for a documents which may or may not be there.  Often it is useful to keep copies of these important documents in this section, too, as a reference.

    The Special Occasions section is a permanent place to record birthday and holidays plans, preparations and traditions.

When these other sections are complete, create two additional sections for the Information Binder:  Family Information and Medical Information.  These sections can be vital to your everyday life.

Find more helpful ideas in the "House of Order" Handbook, Chapter 7, "Information Binder", or purchase a "Information Binder" packet with forms for a family of eight (totally 75 pages) to expedite putting together your own "Information" Binder.

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