I have anxiety.

I used to be struck with random panic, wondering the location of personal documents--you know, the ones that are super important, but you rarely use. I'd lie awake imagining horrible scenarios where I would need a certain thing and not be able to find it. Finally, I bit the bullet and developed a system that works for me (and could easily be implemented for business as well).

The day to day machinations of business can make it easy to get lost in the small details. It's important to step back from time to time and take a look at the big picture and your overall financial health. There are a couple easy things you can do to make sure you're staying on track:

I am always disappointed when I open my mailbox, it seems like all I get is junk. Not only is it terrible for the environment, it creates unnecessary clutter in my life and on my desk. Here are a couple ways you can cut down on the crap and simplify your life.

Your favorite jeans from high school, 900 receipts in the bottom of your bag, old boyfriends...If you’re like me, you may hold onto things way longer than you need to. You may be looking at your files and thinking, "how long do I need to hang on to this crap?" Here are some guidelines for how long you need to keep your financial documents.