Organizing Phone Numbers

Tip: Using File Cards For Organizing Addresses

it's.only.me
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April 22, 2010

I use a 3x5 inch recipe/file box to alphabetically organize personal names, addresses, phone numbers and any other information. I use the tabbed dividers for keeping this in alphabetical order.

Each index card has all the information about that particular person; name, address, phone numbers (home, cell, office, emergency), birthday with the year, anniversary with the year, e-mail address, any favorites for gift ideas, favorite songs/movies, colors, etc. I also pencil the date next to the current phone numbers since at times some numbers may change.

The index card provides a lot of space to use for notes since both sides can be used. When there is any major changes, a new card can be rewritten. Or just add an update when needed.

You can also use a separate box for business phone numbers and information. We have several different local pizzerias that we like. Instead of listing by the business name, I write all the names of the pizzerias on one card and file it under "Pizza". You can make any special notes about their daily sales or specials that they may have.

I still keep a small separate personal directory for phone numbers for daily use. I realize this information can be stored on a computer, cell phone etc. but I still believe in using the old-fashioned way while organizing my life.

By it's.only.me from NE PA / USA

Question: Important Information to Give to Family?

John L Veatch

January 13, 2009

I need a list of important names and numbers to pass on to family members (insurance, accounts, socials, etc.)

John

Answers

Fionar Booker

January 15, 20091 found this helpful

Go to this website www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/fammgmt/he445w.htm
It lists everything you should need.
Good luck.
I found it by googling important records to keep

 

Lelia Jo Cordell
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January 17, 20090 found this helpful

Your family should know, in case (God forbid) you're in an accident or otherwise incapacitated:
1. Your family (or primary care) physician's name and phone number

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2. The name and phone number of your preferred hospital, or the most likely place you'd be taken
3. Your basic banking information, like the bank's phone number and your account number(s.)
4. The location of important papers, like your life insurance policy, the policy number, and the name and phone number of your insurance carrier.

Knowing the names and phone numbers of at least some of your friends would also help. Also, if you have a church, synagog or mosque, the contact number there would also come in handy. I'm presuming your family keep in better touch than mine, so I didn't mention that.
Hope I've been of some help...