While some documents are best stored for easy retrieval andretention through the use of regular file folders and filecabinets, in certain situations, using a binder system worksbetter.College students often use binders to control their notes,syllabi and handouts for their courses. A good method for usingbinders is to insert the number of tabs according to the durationof meetings of the course and collect all papers related to eachclass session behind the appropriate tab. That way, you’re notscrambling to find last week’s handout or your notes for anopen-book test.Bank statements are another item where using a binder systemmight work better than a filing system. By three-hole punching yourbank statements and filing them chronologically in the binder, youcan easily flip through the pages whe