I have two file cabinets for my "this year" files. One is a portable one so I can take it to the couch when I am keeping Bob company. So that is a plastic one. the other sits by my desk and holds all the banking records. That's only because the plastic one isn't big enough, it gets jammed by the end of the year and gets really frustrating.
I have a folder for each area I do things in. So origami, gaming receipts, low carb receipts, utilities, and so on. I really try to file things right when they come in. Right now my office is a giant mess but I have like 8 plastic bins in here ready to organize things. I am going to throw every piece of paper into a plastic bin by type and get it all sorted out. I am working on the kitchen right now so once the kitchen is organized (another few days) this is the next task.
I really recommend getting a filing cabinet set up and putting things away quickly - the longer you wait, the messier things get!
